A nurse researcher is searching for a theory or concept to use as the framework for an upcoming study. While conducting this search, which guidelines should the researcher follow? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. It is permissible to use only nursing theories or concepts.
2. Combining theories from more than one nursing theorist is not acceptable.
3. It is sometimes helpful to combine nursing theory with a theory from outside the discipline.
4. Theories from outside nursing can be used if they match the study purpose.
5. It is permissible to skip the identification of a theoretical or conceptual framework.
1, 3, 4,
Rationale 1: Many studies are conducted using only nursing theories.
Rationale 2: In some cases, it is best to combine theories from more than one nurse theorist.
Rationale 3: Combining nursing theories with theories from outside the discipline is permissible.
Rationale 4: Theories from outside the discipline can be used as the framework for nursing studies.
Rationale 5: Research should have a defined theoretical or conceptual framework.
Global Rationale:
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