Select the Scientific Theory Used in Several Nursing Theories to Explain

question 6

Multiple Choice

Select the scientific theory used in several nursing theories to explain the following scenario: One nurse, whose adult son died in the ER 11 years ago, contends that she can never walk into a hospital again and quits her job. A second nurse, whose husband died in the hospital, continues to work her shifts responsibly and compassionately without incident.

• A) Role theory
• B) Adaptation theory
• C) Developmental theories
• D) Systems theory

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Definitions:

Central Nervous System (CNS)

The part of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and sending out neural signals.

Physical Medicine

A branch of medicine that aims to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life to those with physical impairments or disabilities.

Abbreviation

A contracted version of a word or phrase.

Musculoskeletal

Relating to or involving the muscles and the skeleton.