Which of the following is an example of a theory from a physiological background that is used by nurses as a framework for nursing studies?
a. Gate control theory of pain
b. Health promotion model
c. Social cognitive theory
d. Theory of coping
ANS: A
The theoretical bases of physiological studies are derived from physics, physiology, and pathophysiology.
This theory has more of a psychological background. The theoretical bases of physiological studies are derived from physics, physiology, and pathophysiology.
This theory comes from sociology and psychology. The theoretical bases of physiological studies are derived from physics, physiology, and pathophysiology.
This theory has more of a psychological background. The theoretical bases of physiological studies are derived from physics, physiology, and pathophysiology.
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