Purposes of Nursing Theory

Question 1

Nursing theories were primarily used to develop & guide nursing
education in universities & institution.

Answer 1

EDUCATION

Question 2

Nursing theories thoroughly guide critical thinking &
decision-making in clinical nursing practice. Theory provides the nurse with goals for assessment, diagnosis, and intervention.

Answer 2

CLINICAL PRACTICE

Question 3

Theory sets limits on what questions to ask and what
methods to use to pursue answers to the questions.v

Answer 3

RESEARCH

Question 4

New theoretical perspective provide an essential service by
identifying gapsin the way we approach specific field of study
such as symptom management or quality of life. `

Question 5

(Four ways of thinking) Scientific discipline of Nursing The science of nursing

Answer 5

EMPIRICS

Question 5

(Four ways of thinking) The moral directions of Nursing

Answer 5

ETHICS

Question 6

(Four ways of thinking) Methodby which nurses approachtheir parents.

Answer 6

PERSONAL

Question 7

Four ways of thinking) Deals with emphatic aspect of nursing. The art of nursing

Answer 7

AESTHETICS