What Is the Major Criticism of Demographic Transition Theory

question 43

Multiple Choice

What is the major criticism of demographic transition theory?

• A) The different stages may not apply in the same way to diverse population groups within society.
• B) It has no real-world predictive value.
• C) It has no explanatory value.
• D) The model fits too many different situations to be useful.

Recognize the classification of human needs by Erickson, Tomlin, and Swain.

Understand the importance of data interpretation in the nursing process.

Describe the stages associated with initiating the nurse-client relationship within the MRM framework.

Know the extant constructs of the nursing metaparadigm.

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Definitions:

LEARN

An acronym that typically stands for Listen, Explain, Acknowledge, Recommend, and Negotiate, often used in educational and medical communication strategies.

Moral Distress

Occurs when the individual knows the ethically correct action to take but is unable to take the action because of internal or external barriers.

Ethics Rounds

A discussion within healthcare settings focusing on ethical dilemmas and moral problems arising in clinical practice.

Nursing Ethics

Refers to the ethical principles and values that guide nursing practice and decision-making.