A nursing manager is explaining to the staff how nursing theory is related to all components of nursing practice. What statement by the manager best outlines this concept?
a. Conceptual frameworks are the basic building blocks of theory and practice.
b. Education is the foundation for all nursing understanding, including theory.
c. Nursing knowledge can only be derived from well-tested theoretical models.
d. Theory informs practice, research, and education, which in turn inform theory.
D
According to Figure 5-1, theory, research, education, and knowledge exist in a circular relationship, with each component influencing and informing the others.
Concepts are the basic building blocks of theory.
Education exists in a relationship with theory, practice, research, and knowledge but is not at the core of this relationship.
Nursing knowledge is also derived from practice and experience.
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