Author Question: How would you justify that a nursing theory is, in fact, a middle-range nursing theory? (Select all ... (Read 130 times)

nummyann · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

How would you justify that a nursing theory is, in fact, a middle-range nursing theory? (Select all that apply.)

a. It is simple, clear, generalizable, and accessible.
b. It focuses on answering specific nursing practice questions.
c. It predicts the effects of one phenomenon on another.
d. It explains relationships.
e. It is built on several important adapted scientific theories.

Question 2

Which statement by the nurse illustrates how a nursing patient assessment differs from a medical patient assessment?

a. The patient is able to stand for 30 seconds before walking 10 feet toward the bathroom without an assistive device.
b. The patient is fearful that he will not be discharged home after his hospitalization.
c. The patient stated he felt pain in his lower back after slipping on his icy driveway.
d. The patient experienced a persistent cough, and azithromycin was prescribed 6 weeks ago. Today, she presents with a recurrent cough, green sputum, and worsening shortness of breath.