ReadingQuestion 6 of 120
Which of the following sources would be MOST reliable for finding current, peer-reviewed information about a new nursing treatment?
a.A personal blog post
b.A social media comment
c.A medical journal database
d.An anonymous forum thread
Explanation
Peer-reviewed, current, and authoritative information is best found in a medical journal database, where experts evaluate research before publication. Blogs, social media, and anonymous forums lack this verification.
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