Which statement, made by a new nurse researcher, indicates that additional information about grey literature is required?

1. "Grey literature has value but is not typically included in literature reviews."
2. "Grey literature may be solid information that never was chosen for publication."
3. "Many government documents are considered grey literature."
4. "Grey literature is not very interesting but can be essential to a research study."


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Rationale 1: Grey literature is often included in literature reviews. Additional teaching is necessary.
Rationale 2: The definition of grey literature is that it is not under the control of commercial publishers.
Rationale 3: Government documents are considered grey literature.
Rationale 4: Grey literature can be very interesting and supportive.
Global Rationale:

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