The Nurse Is Conducting a Cross-Sectional Study of People Who

The nurse is conducting a cross-sectional study of people who are HIV positive and their exposure to certain risk factors. Which factors should the nurse most anticipate to be included with this project? (Select all that apply.)

A) Respondents are a sample that represents the entire population
B) The results of the study will allow determination of cause and effect
C) Data represent a point in time
D) Data are gathered via a questionnaire or interview
E) Subjects are randomly assigned to treatment and control groups