On what criteria should middle range theories be evaluated?
A) Criteria are the same for all theories.
B) Criteria developed for each individual theory.
C) Similar criteria as grand with consideration for differences.
D) Criteria used for practice theories are appropriate for middle range theory.
C
You might also like to view...
To reduce the risk of infection in a patient with a transplanted kidney, it is imperative for the nurse to:
A) Wash hands carefully and frequently B) Ensure immediate function of the donated kidney C) Instruct the patient to wear a face mask D) Restrict visitors
A nurse is working in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The nurse wants to teach a mother of a premature baby how to give her baby a bath. Which statement by the mother reflects a readiness to learn?
A) "You'll give us written instructions before we go home, correct?" B) "When my baby is just a little bigger, I'll feel more comfortable giving him a bath." C) "I want to make sure my husband is here, in case I don't hear everything that's said." D) "I'm so afraid I'll hurt my baby with all these tubes and wires."
Which assessment technique will the nurse use first when examining a client with a fecal elimination problem?
1. Auscultation 2. Inspection 3. Palpation 4. Percussion
The patient is an 84-year-old male, 6 ft 1 in. tall, weighs 210 lb, and has a creatinine clearance of 30 mL/min. Assume that the patient has impaired renal function. Ordered: Capastat 400 mg IM daily. If this is a safe dose, calculate the amount to administer: ________. If it is not a safe dose, write: not safe. (Round to the nearest whole number) 
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).