Why Is Theory Important for a Nurse to Use in EBP

question 28

Multiple Choice

Why is theory important for a nurse to use in EBP?

• A) It is one of the four broad concepts core to nursing.
• B) It helps nurses understand research studies that are technical.
• C) It provides a framework to nurses as they assess and provide care.
• D) It is a set of concepts linked through propositions to explain phenomenon.

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Definitions:

Medial

Positioned in the middle or towards the central line of the body or an organ.

Meninges

Three layers of protective tissue—dura mater, arachnoid, and pia mater—that encase the brain and spinal cord.

Dura Mater

The thick, durable outer membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord, providing protection against injury.

Nomenclature

A system or set of names or terms used in a particular science, discipline, or art, making up its specialized vocabulary.