Which statement best describes the relationship of a conceptual framework to a nursing theory?
A) A conceptual framework is derived from a theory to organize information.
B) A theory is derived from a conceptual framework to give direction to one aspect of the
concept in a framework.
C) Both are more useful in the study of nursing than in actual clinical practice.
D) Both give a specific outline for clinical nursing practice.
B
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