While searching an online database for information on the use of drugs to treat hypertension, the nurse is unsatisfied with the quantity and quality of results after searching "beta blockers." How should the nurse proceed?

A) Identify the appropriate MeSH term
B) Search for clinical guidelines in the Cochrane Library
C) Consult the reference lists in articles that appeared during the search
D) Search the trade names of specific beta-blocking drugs


Ans: A) Identify the appropriate MeSH term

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