Select the scientific theory used in several nursing theories to explain the following scenario: One nurse, whose adult son died in the ER 11 years ago, contends that she can never walk into a hospital again and quits her job
A second nurse, whose husband died in the hospital, continues to work her shifts responsibly and compassionately without incident.
a. Role theory
b. Adaptation theory
c. Developmental theories
d. Systems theory
ANS: B
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