In a study being conducted about whether geriatric patients are receiving the best care for pressure ulcers, which of the following inclusion criteria would a researcher first need to identify for the target population?
A) Age of patients
B) Diagnosis of pressure ulcers
C) Patients actively receiving care
D) All of these are correct.

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The researcher needs to identify all these criteria to ensure the study focuses on the appropriate target population: age to confirm they are geriatric, diagnosis to confirm they have pressure ulcers, and active care to assess the quality of care being received.

In a Study Being Conducted About Whether Geriatric Patients Are