The nurse understands that general systems theory has important ...

[abarnes]

The nurse understands that general systems theory has important implications in nursing. Which of the following is an assumption of the general systems theory?
 
  A) Human systems are open and dynamic.
  B) All humans are born with instinctive needs.
  C) Human needs are motivational forces.
  D) People grow and change throughout their lives.

Question 2

One step in implementing evidence-based practice is to ask a question about a clinical area of interest or an intervention. The most common method is the PICO format. Which of the following accurately defines the letters in the PICO acronym?
 
  A) P = population
  B) I = institution
  C) C = compromise
  D) O = output

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
General systems theory assumes that human systems are open and dynamic with implicit boundaries. Human needs theory assumes that all humans are born with instinctive needs and human needs are motivational forces. Change theory assumes that people grow and change throughout their lives.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
P = patient, population, or problem of interest, I = intervention of interest, C = comparison of interest, and O = outcome of interest

[abarnes]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[Animal_Goddess]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review