The nursing student is studying about commonly used ratings system for the hierarchy of evidence. Which of the following characteristics are identified in Level V evidence? Select all that apply.
A) Retrospective chart reviews with descriptive information.
B) Reports from experts committees.
C) Infection control review with descriptive information.
D) Evidence obtained from well-designed controlled trials without randomization.
E) Evidence from systematic review of all relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) .

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Level V evidence typically includes evidence from expert committee reports, opinions and/or clinical experience of respected authorities, and descriptive studies, such as case reports or case series. Retrospective chart reviews and infection control reviews with descriptive information fall under this category as they provide insights based on observations and expert opinions rather than experimental data.

The Nursing Student Is Studying About Commonly Used Ratings System