Which of the following best describes a middle-range theory?
a. They are very limited in scope and are confined to one to three concepts.
b. They do not incorporate the elements of nursing's metaparadigm in use.
c. They usually blend nursing practice with nursing research.
d. They do not borrow concepts from other disciplines.
ANS: C
A
Middle-range theories are considered neither broad nor narrow.
B
While limited to a few concepts, the middle-range theories do not exclude the concepts from the metaparadigm.
C
Middle-range theories usually merge research and nursing practice.
D
Theories from other disciplines are often incorporated into middle-range theories.
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