Which issue is of concern to nursing?
1. The grand theories of nursing often do not take environment into consideration.
2. The level of theory that drives much research in nursing is generally from other disciplines.
3. The majority of nursing research is guided by grand theories.
4. There are no middle-range nursing theories.
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Rationale 1: Nursing theorists consider health, environment, person, and nursing.
Rationale 2: Middle-range theories have been shown to be more valuable to nursing research than grand theories. The majority of middle-range theories used in nursing research are from other disciplines.
Rationale 3: Middle-range theories have been shown to be more valuable to nursing research than grand theories.
Rationale 4: Middle-range theories do exist in nursing.
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Which statement regarding data collection via the Internet is accurate?
1. Ethical issues are minimized because complete privacy of client response is assured. 2. E-mails cannot be used because there may be errors in interpretation and transcription. 3. Selection bias is eliminated because the Internet allows participation from all over the world. 4. Data collection is automated, allowing the data to be exported to other programs more easily.
Which statement about balance provides a basis for a nurse's management of the therapeutic environment?
a. Independence is best gained in increments. b. Independence is a fundamental right of all patients. c. Independence jeopardizes safety in an inpatient setting. d. Dependence is a characteristic of most persons with mental illness.
A client has had dry heat ordered for low back pain. What should the nurse do when providing dry heat treatment using an aquathermia pad?
A) Fill the control unit receptacle with tap water. B) Cover the pad with a pad cover or towel. C) Add water, then connect the control unit to the pad. D) Ask the client to lie down on the pad.