The nursing student is preparing to conduct a literature search. Which of the following best demonstrates characteristics of PubMed? Select all that apply.
A) Most comprehensive database
B) Provides thesaurus of specific terms
C) Key words appear in title, article, and abstract
D) Includes steps of nursing process
E) Database of systematic reviews

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PubMed is known for being a comprehensive database for biomedical literature, providing a thesaurus of specific terms (Medical Subject Headings, MeSH) for more precise searching, and allowing searches that include keywords appearing in the title, article, and abstract, enhancing the search's effectiveness.

The Nursing Student Is Preparing to Conduct a Literature Search