Grounding nursing research in theories from other disciplines is argued to be undesirable by some scholars. What should the nurse identify as reasons why grounding theory is not desired?
1. It detracts from developing nursing as a separate discipline.
2. It makes nursing less relevant.
3. It helps bring a broader perspective and insight to nursing.
4. Other disciplines are not unique to the human condition.
5. Other disciplines get the benefit of nursing's research.
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 5
Rationale: Some nursing scholars think that grounding research in theories from other disciplines detracts from the development of nursing as a separate discipline.
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