Which best describes the function of the grand nursing theory in nursing practice?
A) Presents a systematic view of related statements to describe, explain, predict, or prescribe a phenomenon of interest
B) Relates human experience to nursing practice and nursing care
C) Assesses health patterns in 11 areas of family health
D) Engages the family as a way to identify its strengths with attention to family dynamics and concerns related to health and illness
Ans: B
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In nursing practice, grand nursing theory relates human experience to nursing practice and nursing care. Theory presents a systematic view of related statements to describe, explain, predict, or prescribe a phenomenon of interest. Functional Health Patterns is an approach to family assessment that has as its goal to assess health patterns in 11 areas of family health. Family Systems is an approach to family assessment that has as its goal to engage the family as a way to identify its strengths with attention to family dynamics and concerns related to health and illness.
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