Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between nursing theory and nursing research?
A) Nursing theory and nursing research are mutually exclusive.
B) Nursing theory utilizes a more holistic view of caring than does nursing research.
C) Nursing research informs nursing theory and nursing theory informs nursing research.
D) Nursing research is synonymous with nursing theory.
Ans: C
The relationship between nursing theory and nursing research is cyclical in nature. Nursing research informs the content of nursing theories and nursing theories stimulate nurse scientists to explore significant problems in the field of nursing.
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