Which of the following explains why theories are important to psychiatric–mental health nursing?
A) Theories provide more treatment options for clients.
B) Theories add professionalism to health care.
C) Theories simplify treatment decisions for most clients.
D) Theories lead to the expansion of knowledge.
Ans: D
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Theories lead to the collection of relevant empirical (factual) data or relations not yet observed, leading to the expansion of knowledge in a field. Theories also incorporate known empirical findings within a logically consistent and reasonably simple framework. They do not necessarily simplify treatment. Increased professionalism is not a central attribute of theories.
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