Which of the following is a suggested reason for the theory-practice gap in nursing?
A) There are two types of nurses - those who "practice" and those who "teach"
B) Use of theory is limited due to current standards
C) Theory supports current practice and protocol
D) Publication of research in clinical journals
A
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