A study published in a nursing research journal is titled, "Effects of nocturnal hemodialysis on physiological and psychological parameters of patients with end-stage kidney disease." The nurse should recognize that this study belongs to which of these types of reference?

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The study titled "Effects of nocturnal hemodialysis on physiological and psychological parameters of patients with end-stage kidney disease" is a report of original research conducted by the authors. Primary references include original research articles, clinical trials, case reports, and conference proceedings. As this study reports original research findings, it is a primary reference. Secondary references, on the other hand, include books, review articles, and other types of sources that summarize and synthesize information from primary references. Tertiary references, such as textbooks and encyclopedias, further synthesize information from secondary references, while historical references document events or perspectives from a historical period.

A Study Published in a Nursing Research Journal Is Titled