A nurse researcher is designing an intervention study with two participant groups. Which of the following participant groups would be most appropriate for an intervention study of a new medication for patients with diagnosed hypertension?
A) Group A receives the new medication for hypertension; Group B receives a new medication for hyperlipidemia.
B) Group A receives the new medication for hypertension; Group B receives acupuncture and personal training to treat hypertension.
C) Group A receives the new medication for hypertension; Group B receives a placebo medication.
D) Group A receives the new medication for hypertension; Group B does not have hypertension but is treated for depression.

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A placebo group is commonly used in intervention studies to compare the effects of the new medication against no active treatment, ensuring that any observed effects are due to the medication itself.

A Nurse Researcher Is Designing an Intervention Study with Two