The nurse in charge of a clinical study welcomes the participants in an open forum. One client is surprised that there are men and women from several ethnic groups. The nurse explains that in the past, ethnic variables were largely unknown or ignored for what reasons? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

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In the past, clinical trials failed to include ethnically diverse subjects, comprising mostly Caucasian males. Little attention was focused on identifying the different effects drugs had on various ethnic groups. Research has since shown that there are significant differences in drug efficacy and adverse reactions among different ethnic groups. Option D is incorrect as research now supports that there are differences among ethnic groups. Option E is incorrect as the large majority of clinical trials did not include Caucasian females exclusively.

The Nurse in Charge of a Clinical Study Welcomes the Participants