List the pros and cons of the application of General Systems ...

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List the pros and cons of the application of General Systems Theory to family nursing.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which of the following best defines data dictionaries?
 
  1. Data dictionaries contain lists and definitions of all terms used.
  2. Data dictionaries contain actual data.
  3. Data dictionaries have nothing to do with data quality.
  4. Data dictionaries can be found in the nursing office.

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Answer to Question 1

Pros: Encourages consideration of the whole; connectedness and feedback; the whole and its parts are important. Cons: Ignores historical, cultural, and political factors; may overlook multiple forces and processes.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: An aspect of documentation is a dictionary of terms and information for mapping from one system to another. Data dictionaries do not contain actual data but contain lists and definitions of all terms used and provide bookkeeping information for managing data.