A nurse researcher compares the outcomes of administration of a bronchodilator either via nebulizer or by metered-dose inhaler and collects data on subjects in a pediatric inpatient hospital unit.This is an example of which type of setting?
A) Controlled
B) Field
C) Natural
D) Partially controlled

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A partially controlled setting is an environment that is manipulated or modified in some way by the researcher.A hospital unit allows researchers control over the environment in this way.A controlled setting is an artificially controlled environment that allows a high level of control by the researcher and usually involves research centers or laboratories.A natural,or field,setting occurs naturally,without control by the researcher.

A Nurse Researcher Compares the Outcomes of Administration of a Bronchodilator