Which Statement Most Closely Reflects Beckstrand's Assertions About Nursing Practice

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which statement most closely reflects Beckstrand's assertions about nursing practice?

• A) "Nurses require moral theories that are both explanatory and prescriptive; not only do they need to know what is good, but they also need to know how to apply these ideas of goodness in everyday practice."
• B) "Nurses must develop their own unique practice theories by asking what needs to be accomplished, how it will be accomplished, and in what context it will be done."
• C) "A good nursing practice theory is marked by the traits of clarity, coherence, comprehensiveness, simplicity, explanatory power, justificatory power, output power, and practicability."
• D) "Nurses don't need a practice theory at all. Instead, they must have access to scientific and ethical theories, because all of the knowledge they need is reducible to these two fields."

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Definitions:

Intuitionist Perspective

A philosophical viewpoint that emphasizes intuition as a primary or foundational source of knowledge or ethical decision-making.

Psychosocial Perspective

A viewpoint that considers individual psychological development within the context of social relationships and societal structures.

Cognitive Development

The process by which a person perceives, thinks, and gains understanding of their world through the interaction and influence of genetic and learned factors.

Moral Development

The process through which individuals grow in their understanding of morals, ethical behavior, and the reasoning behind their own choices regarding right and wrong.