Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of nursing theory?
a. To improve nursing practice
b. To demonstrate that nursing is a profession
c. To organize nursing knowledge
d. To serve as a basis for ongoing nursing research
ANS: A
Although nursing theory does serve as a basis for ongoing research, does help demonstrate that nursing is a profession, and may help nurses organize their knowledge, its primary purpose is to improve nursing practice.
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The nurse considers a problem and arrives at one possible solution. What should the nurse do next?
1. Apply the solution to the problem.
2. Continue looking for other solutions.
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of the solution.
4. Ask others for their opinion of the solution.
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The new nurse understands that the best reason for her preceptor to assess these areas is to increase the: 1. Patient's cooperation with the plan of care. 2. Hospital's compliance with the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations JCAHO standards. 3. Nurse's knowledge of cultural beliefs. 4. Patient's satisfaction with her care.