In which way are theory and practice interrelated for the hospital-based nurse researcher?
a. Practice is the operational definition of theory.
b. Practice provides the opportunity to test theory.
c. Theory provides the evidence on which practice is based.
d. Theory generates questions that are used to refine practice.
ANS: B
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A Theory is abstract and is not operationally defined as practice.
B Practice environments provide settings in which to test theory.
C Theory is a guide for research, and research provides evidence for practice.
D Research helps to refine questions related to practice.
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