The nurse reads a journal article about a study using a new pain management protocol for clients with terminal cancer. What should the nurse first consider in determining whether the protocol is appropriate to implement on the unit?
A.
Did the study have institutional review board approval?
B.
Do the characteristics of the sample population match those of the nurse's unit?
C.
What are the credentials of the study's researcher?
D.
What was the financial support provided for the study?