The type of theory that is used to develop and test specific nursing interventions is known as _____ theory
a. Grand
b. Prescriptive
c. Descriptive
d. Middle-range
B
Prescriptive theories are action oriented and test the validity and predictability of a nursing intervention. These theories guide nursing research to develop and test specific nursing interventions. Grand theories are broad in scope and complex, and require further specification through research. Descriptive theories do not direct specific nursing activities but help to explain patient assessment. The phenomena within middle-range theories tend to cross different nursing fields and reflect a wide variety of nursing care situations.
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