Which of the Following Statements Best Describes a Weakness of Early

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes a weakness of early nursing theories?

• A) Many nurses did not know or understand the theoretical basis of nursing practice.
• B) Most nursing theories focused on microscopic individual concerns.
• C) The theories did not reflect the actual world of nursing practice.
• D) The theories had global applicability to nursing practice.

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Definitions:

Authority

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

Influence

The capacity or power of one party to affect the beliefs, behaviors, or development of others through direct or indirect means.

Non-substitutability

The characteristic of being unable to be replaced or substituted by an alternative without a loss of value or functionality.

Impression Management

The process by which individuals attempt to control the impressions others form of them, often through the manipulation of information in social interactions.