Which of the following is a true statement regarding use of animals in

Which of the following is a true statement regarding use of animals in research?

a. Nurses are almost never involved with animal research.
b. Research studies should be conducted on whether animals should be used in research.
c. The Institutional Review Board gives the same scrutiny to animal research as it does to research with human subjects.
d. The main goal of the Public Health Service policy is to ensure the humane treatment of animals used in research.

ESSAYBID ANSWER

ANS: D
The policy of the Public Health Service has promoted the humane care and treatment of animals in research.
An increasing number of nurses are involved with animal research and need to be aware of these issues.
Although opinions are strong on this issue, it is not really a researchable one.
Institutional Review Boards are designed to protect human subjects in research.