The role of an Institutional Review Board involves:
A) Approving an informed consent that accurately describes the risks and benefits to the subject associated with any research to be conducted.
B) Developing means and methods of obtaining financial resources that positively impact research,even if adversely impacting subjects.
C) Maintaining the confidentiality of all of the subjects is optional when the results of research benefit society as a whole.
D) Reviewing the research protocols to be sure that they comply with federal regulations only,regardless of the facility's location.

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Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) are responsible for reviewing and approving research protocols to ensure they are ethical and comply with federal regulations. One of the key roles of an IRB is to ensure that informed consent is obtained from research subjects and that the consent accurately describes the risks and benefits associated with the research. The other answer choices are not accurate descriptions of the role of an IRB.

The Role of an Institutional Review Board Involves