The nurse is assigned to participate on a committee focused on identifying the specific health risk of pneumonia in the age population of persons 65 years of age and older. Which type of study will provide the committee with information that will help set goals?
A) Age-specific study
B) Disease-specific study
C) Location-specific study
D) Cross-sectional study

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A cross-sectional study provides information about the health status of a population at a specific point in time. This type of study can be used to identify the prevalence of pneumonia in the age population of persons 65 years of age and older, as well as the risk factors associated with pneumonia in this population. This information can be used to set goals for reducing the incidence of pneumonia in this population.

The Nurse Is Assigned to Participate on a Committee Focused