Different Types of Theories May Be Used by Nurses Seeking

question 1

Multiple Choice

Different types of theories may be used by nurses seeking to study the basis of nursing practice.Which one of the following types of theories speculates on why phenomena occur?

• A) Prescriptive
• B) Descriptive
• C) Grand
• D) Middle-range

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