As part of the consent process, the federal regulations require researchers to:
A. Provide potential subjects with information at the appropriate reading comprehension level.
B. Provide a list of the IRB members who reviewed the protocol.
C. Recommend that potential subjects discuss their decision to participate with family members.
D. Describe penalties that may be imposed for non-participation.
The correct answer is:
A. Provide potential subjects with information at the appropriate reading comprehension level.
Federal regulations require that information provided during the consent process be understandable to potential subjects, ensuring that they can make an informed decision about their participation in the study.