Which of the following represent some degree of risk of causing discomfort or harm to subjects in a study? (Select all that apply)
a. Asking parents of children in a clinic waiting room to complete a patient satisfaction questionnaire.
b. Assessing the number of males and females enrolled in nursing schools using enrollment data.
c. Interviewing nursing home residents about their memories of the Great Depression.
d. Using pathology reports from a hospital lab to gain data about the percentage of new patients who have anemia.
ANS: A, C, D
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