A Group of Nursing Students Was Discussing the Functions of Nursing

question 12

Multiple Choice

A group of nursing students was discussing the functions of nursing theories. Which statement below would give the impression a student requires more review of the material?

• A) "Nursing theories help guide professional practice by interpreting evidence."
• B) "Nursing theories have little effect on decision-making in practice."
• C) "Nursing theories are influenced by personal values and beliefs."
• D) "Nursing theories influence professional behaviors."

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Definitions:

Ecosystem

A community of living organisms in conjunction with the nonliving components of their environment, interacting as a system.

Available Nutrients

Nutrients present in the environment that can be readily absorbed and used by organisms for growth and metabolism.

Eukaryotic

Pertaining to cells and organisms that have a nucleus enclosed within membranes, distinct from prokaryotic cells which lack such a nucleus.

Photosynthetic

Pertaining to the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of sugars, using chlorophyll and releasing oxygen as a byproduct.