Nurses must acclimate themselves to feelings of uneasiness, ambiguity, and the unknown to be effective nurses in our chaotic health-care system. They would do well to use which of the fol-lowing theories to assist them in achieving success?
A. Quantum theory
B. Adaptation theory
C. Developmental theory
D. Scientific theory
ANS: A
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A Correct because quantum theory will produce success.
B Incorrect because adapting to new changes is helpful, but there is no frame-work for adaptation that nurses follow.
C Incorrect because developmental theory will not influence success as an effective nurse.
D Incorrect because no specific scientific theory is identified.
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