How should a nurse researcher describe an instrument that is administered repeatedly and obtains the same results?
A) Indicative of validity
B) Indicative of reliability
C) Indicative of consistency
D) Indicative of predictability

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Correct B: This Answerwer indicates consistency and stability of an instrument.
Incorrect A: The stem indicates reliability,not validity.
Incorrect C: Consistency is a characteristic of reliability.
Incorrect D: Predictability is a characteristic of reliability.

How Should a Nurse Researcher Describe an Instrument That Is