Based on categories by Tomey and Alligood, theories that look at phenomenon for description or explanation for the purpose of control or prediction of the phenomenon in the practice setting would fall under which category?
A) Nursing theories
B) Middle range theories
C) Grand theories
D) Nursing philosophies
A
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