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1. Which of the following is a definition of nursing theory?
a) A set of concepts, definitions, relationships, and
assumptions that describe nursing phenomena
b) A systematic process of collecting and analyzing data to
solve a clinical problem
c) A framework for organizing and communicating nursing
knowledge and practice
d) A collection of principles and laws that guide nursing
actions
Answer: A
Rationale: A nursing theory is a set of concepts, definitions,
relationships, and assumptions that describe nursing
phenomena. A nursing process is a systematic process of
collecting and analyzing data to solve a clinical problem. A
nursing model is a framework for organizing and
communicating nursing knowledge and practice. A nursing
science is a collection of principles and laws that guide nursing
actions.
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