Different types of theories may be used by nurses seeking to study the basis of nursing practice. Which one of the following types of theories speculates on why phenomena occur?
a. Prescriptive
b. Descriptive
c. Grand
d. Middle-range
B
Descriptive theories describe phenomena, speculate on why phenomena occur, and describe the consequences of phenomena.
Prescriptive theories address nursing interventions and predict the consequences of a specific nursing intervention.
Grand theories provide the structural framework for broad, abstract ideas about nursing.
Middle-range theories address specific phenomena or concepts and reflect practice.
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