A research article has undergone a blind review for a peer-reviewed journal. The nurse reading the research article should understand which of the following about this review process?

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Blind peer review is a process in which the reviewers do not know the identity of the author(s) of the manuscript being reviewed. This is intended to prevent any biases from forming due to the author's reputation, affiliation, or personal characteristics. The purpose of blind peer review is to ensure that the manuscript is evaluated based solely on its scientific merit, and not on any other factors.
Therefore, option B is correct, and it is the nurse's responsibility to understand that the reviewers of the article did not know the identity of the author during the blind review process. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately reflect the blind review process.

A Research Article Has Undergone a Blind Review for a Peer-Reviewed