An author has written an article that provides an overview of therapy following total knee replacements. The author presents examples of original research to support the author's argument about the best type of therapy following total knee replacements. This type of article is called a:
A) Narrative review
B) Systematic review
C) Clinical practice guideline
D) Research report

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A narrative review is characterized by the author's subjective selection and discussion of existing literature to provide an overview or argument about a particular topic, such as the best type of therapy following total knee replacements. Unlike systematic reviews or clinical practice guidelines, narrative reviews do not follow a strict methodology for literature selection and analysis.

An Author Has Written an Article That Provides an Overview