evolve adaptive quizzing; quiz 1

What is the maximum recommended dose of an intramuscular injection in a toddler? 0.5 mL 1 mL 1.5 mL 2 mL

1 mL

Negligence

nurse tells the NA to administer meds through IV line

The nursing student is learning about triage during mass casualty incidents (MCIs). Which statement made by the nursing student indicates effective knowledge regarding MCIs?

"The total number of victims can be estimated by doubling the number of victims who arrive in the first hour."

Which drug can cause chemical burns? Anthralin 2 Prednisone 3 Tazarotene 4 Calcipotriene

Anthralin

A client has been taking lithium carbonate for 3 days. The nurse has the client's lithium level checked before administering the medication and finds it to be 0.3 mEq/L (0.3 mmol/L). What action will the nurse take? Notify the primary healthcare provider. Correct2 Administer the medication. 3 Watch for adverse side effects. 4 Withhold the next dose of the medication.

administer the med A level 0.3 mEq/L (0.3 mmol/L) is below the therapeutic range of 0.5 to 1.5 mEq/L (0.5 to 1.5 mmol/L); therefore the medication should be administered as prescribed to increase the serum drug level.

A broad-spectrum oral antibiotic is prescribed for an adolescent with a bacterial infection. The prescription reads, "Take three times a day." At which times should the nurse recommend that the medication be taken to maintain a therapeutic blood level? 8:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 8:00 PM 6:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 10:00 PM 6:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 8:00 PM 10:00 AM, 4:00 PM, 10:00 PM

6:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 10:00 PM

Which food should be avoided by a client who is prescribed monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)? Bologna Potatoes Citrus fruit Grapefruit juice

Bologna this is a tyramine food

A client with left ventricular heart failure is taking digoxin 0.25 mg daily. What changes does the nurse expect to find if this medication is therapeutically effective? Select all that apply.

diuresis decreased edema decreased pulse rate

client with a history of methamphetamine use is admitted to the medical unit. What clinical manifestation does the nurse expect when assessing the client? Constricted pupils 2 Intractable diarrhea 3 Increased heart rate 4 Decreased respirations

increased heart rate

A client is admitted with acute gouty arthritis. Which medication does the nurse anticipate the healthcare provider may prescribe to prevent and treat an acute attack of gout? Ibuprofen Colchicine Probenecid Hydrocortisone

Colchicine Colchicine decreases the formation of lactic acid, which may promote the deposition of uric acid in the joints. It also decreases the inflammatory response.

Which drugs are used for the treatment of clients with rheumatoid arthritis that inhibit tumor necrosis factor-A? Select all that apply. Anakinra Infliximab Abatacept Etanercept Golimumab

Infliximab Etanercept Golimumab Biological response modifiers (BRMs) are the substances that modify immune responses by either enhancing an immune response or suppressing it. Infliximab, etanercept, and golimumab are BRMs used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis that inhibit tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-A. Anakinra is aninterleukin-1 receptor antagonist used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Abatacept is a selective T-lymphocyteco-stimulator modulator (T-cell inhibitor) used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

A nurse is caring for a client who has paraplegia as a result of a spinal cord injury. Which rehabilitation plan will be most effective for this client? Arrangements will be made by the client and the client's family. 2 The plan is formulated and implemented early in the client's care. 3 The rehabilitation is minimal and short term, because the client will return to former activities. 4 Arrangements will be made for long-term care, because the client is no longer capable of self-care

The plan is formulated and implemented early in the client's care.

A nurse is evaluating different situations that constitute acts of assault and battery. Which situations would the nurse consider to be instances of battery? Select all that apply. A nurse threatens to restrain a client who refuses to consent to having a bath. Correct 2 A nurse force feeds a client who refuses to eat by opening his mouth. Correct 3 A nurse pats an aggressive client to calm him or her down without waiting for the client's consent. Correct 4 A nurse administers an intramuscular injection to a client before obtaining consent for the injection. 5 A nurse locks a client in a private room to prevent him or her from going to the cafeteria without obtaining consent.

A nurse force feeds a client who refuses to eat by opening his mouth. A nurse pats an aggressive client to calm him or her down without waiting for the client's consent. A nurse administers an intramuscular injection to a client before obtaining consent for the injection.

A nurse is examining different scenarios related to defamation of character. Which scenarios are examples of slander? Select all that apply.

A nurse informs the primary healthcare provider falsely that a client shows signs of drug abuse nurse informs the client's caregivers that the client is aggressive, even though there is no evidence A nurse warns a colleague that a client displays inappropriate sexual behavior when no such event happened *Slander occurs if a person speaks falsely about another.

A nurse mixes a short-acting and an intermediate-acting insulin in the same syringe to administer to a client with diabetes. List the actions in the order the nurse should perform them.

**cloudy clear, clear cloudy air in NPH (intermediate) air in R (short acting) draw up R (short acting) draw up NPH (intermediate)

The nurse is caring for a client with hypothermia. What should be the nurse's priority of care? Administering electrolytes 2 Monitoring body temperature 3 Increasing the room's temperature Correct 4 Removing the client from cold environment

Removing the client from cold environment

A client with schizophrenia who has been taking clozapine is to be started on 10 mg of olanzapine instead. The nurse explains to the client, in terms that can be understood, that olanzapine is being substituted for clozapine because it does not produce which side effect? Hypotension Gastric upset Correct 3 Agranulocytosis Metabolic syndrome

agranulocytosis Although neutropenia may occur, agranulocytosis does not occur as a side effect of olanzapine. Cardiovascular responses, such as hypotension, are side effects of both medications. Dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, and other gastrointestinal disturbances occur with both medications. Metabolic syndrome may occur with olanzapine. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions including weight gain, increased cholesterol and triglyceride levels, hyperglycemia, and diabetic ketoacidosis.

The nurse discusses basic neurotransmitter theory with students during their mental health rotation. Education will be deemed successful if students identify that a decrease in gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) will result in which outcome?

anxiety A decrease in GABA results in anxiety, according to the basic neurotransmitter theory; antianxiety drugs activate GABA receptors, thus opening chloride ion channels and easing anxiety. The neurotransmitters norepinephrine and serotonin are believed to be deficient in clients with depression; therefore specific psychotropic drugs cause an increase in the brain's ability to use these neurotransmitters. A simplistic explanation regarding the neurotransmitter system notes an excess in dopamine, which is related to schizophrenia; therefore antipsychotic drugs decrease the brain's ability to use this neurotransmitter. It is believed that a deficiency of acetylcholine, which is noted in dementia of the Alzheimer type, allows the buildup of amyloid; cholinesterase inhibitors such as benztropine and donepezil slow the natural breakdown of acetylcholine by inhibiting the enzyme cholinesterase, which metabolizes acetylcholine.

The registered nurse is caring for a client admitted to the hospital with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Which assessment by the registered nurse before delegating would help to determine the principle of "right person"? "Is the environment conducive for completing the task safely?" "Does the licensed practical nurse (LPN) know about polices of the institution?" 3 "Can the nursing assistive personnel (NAP) evaluate the client's' condition appropriately?" "Does the nursing assistive personnel (NAP) have the knowledge and expertise to perform the task?"

"Does the nursing assistive personnel (NAP) have the knowledge and expertise to perform the task?

A nurse leader is teaching about the functional model of nursing to a student nurse. Which statements made by the student nurse indicate effective learning? Select all that apply. "I will focus on one nurse caring for one client." "I will accentuate the use of team collaborations." "I will focus on tasks and activities allotted to me." "I will provide comprehensive and coordinated nursing service." "I will coordinate the unlicensed personnel to provide care to a large group of clients."

"I will focus on tasks and activities allotted to me "I will coordinate the unlicensed personnel to provide care to a large group of clients."

What nursing interventions should be performed when medications are administered to a 10-year-old child? Select all that apply.

Allowing the child to bite Correct 2 Explaining the procedure Correct 3 Explaining the need to take the medication Correct 4 Providing activities to relieve the child's aggression 5 Providing a pacifier after medication administration

A nurse is planning an initial home care visit to a mother who has given birth to a high-risk infant. At what time of day should the nurse schedule the visit for it to be most productive? When the husband is out of the home At a time when the mother is feeding the infant At a time that will be convenient for the family When the nurse can spend time with the family

At a time that will be convenient for the family

A client is undergoing diagnostic testing to determine if the client has myasthenia gravis. The nurse understands that the test that is most specific for determining the presence of this disease is what? Electromyography 2 Pyridostigmine test 3 History of physical deterioration Edrophonium chloride test

Edrophonium chloride test (tensilon test)

A 7-year-old child with cerebral palsy who wears leg braces has a slight sensory loss in the lower extremities. What is the most essential information for the nurse to teach the child and parents? Examine the skin for evidence of pressure points. 2 Keep the braces in good repair and pad them well. 3 Select shoes that have heels that are wide and low. 4 Check that the brace joints are aligned with body joints.

Examine the skin for evidence of pressure points.

Which Institute of Medicine Report attempted to help interprofessional teams work more effectively together? 1 To Err Is Human 2 Preventing Medication Errors 3 Health Professions Education: A Bridge to Quality 4 Keeping Patients Safe: Transforming the Work Environment of Nurses

Health Professions Education: A Bridge to Quality Health Professions Education: A Bridge to Quality (2003) is an Institute of Medicine Report that attempted to shrink the chasm between education and practice so that interprofessional teams would work more effectively together.

A client with catatonic schizophrenia who is in a vegetative state is admitted to the psychiatric hospital. The nurse identifies short- and long-term outcomes in the client's clinical pathway. What is the priority short-term outcome of care that the client should be able to attain? Talking with peers 2 Performing activities of daily living 3 Completing unit activities and assignments 4 Ingesting adequate fluid and food with assistance

Ingesting adequate fluid and food with assistance

A client with asthma and depression is admitted to the hospital. Which tasks delegated by the delegator would indicate the task is applicable for the registered nurse? 1 "Administer oral antidepressants." 2 "Administer a pain killer intramuscularly." 3 "Teach the client how to use a meter dose inhaler." 4 "Reinforce tips for stress management with the client."

Teach the client how to use a meter dose inhaler."

The nurse manager is promoting a nurse who has the qualities to become a team leader. What responsibilities are allotted to a team leader? Select all that apply.

To assign work to an associate nurse 2 To take care of the client 24 hours a day Correct 3 To be prepared for daily changes in team membership 4 To assign the delivery of client care only to the technical personnel Correct 5 To evaluate the quality of care for the clients assigned to his or her team

As a manager, the nurse leader is planning to implement a change in the client care delivery system. Which initial step taken by the nurse leader as a manager would be most appropriate for this change? To set goals regarding the change process 2 To plan strategies in implementing the change 3 To identify the inefficiency that requires improvement 4 To identify any potential solutions for the change process

To identify the inefficiency that requires improvement

Although a client in labor is prepared and plans to participate in the labor and birth process, she states that she is in severe discomfort. The nurse administers the prescribed butorphanol. Which phase of labor is the safest time for the nurse to administer this medication?

active phase

The nurse says to the licensed practical nurse (LPN), "I know that you can accomplish the task with dedication. Report to me the expected outcomes and approach me for further assistance if needed." Which relationship is the nurse maintaining with the LPN? Telling Selling Delegating Participating

delegating

Which characteristics of the delegatee should be considered to determine that he or she is the "right person"? Select all that apply. Experience Supervision Willingness Competence Communication

experience willingness competence

After 18 months of unsuccessful attempts at conception by a client, primary infertility related to anovulatory cycles is diagnosed. Clomiphene citrate is prescribed. When will the nurse instruct the client to take clomiphene?

fifth day of her cycle The objective is to stimulate ovulation near the fourteenth day of the menstrual cycle, and this is achieved by taking the medication on the fifth through the ninth days; there is an increase in two pituitary gonadotropins, luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone, with subsequent ovarian stimulation. On the third day after the cycle there are insufficient hormones for clomiphene to be effective. The sixteenth day of the cycle is also too late for clomiphene to be effective.

A client who wishes to postpone having children until she and her husband are financially secure tells the nurse she has been taking oral contraceptive pills for several years. What finding indicates a potential risk in regard to continued use of birth control pills? Dysmenorrhea Lack of ovulation Midcycle bleeding Increased blood pressure

increased BP

A client with a full-thickness burn receives an allograft. Several days later the client points out that the graft is coming off at the edges. What is the nurse's best response?

its a temporary graft. it is expected to fall off

A healthcare provider prescribes doxorubicin for a client with acute myelogenous leukemia. Which specific interventions should the nurse implement? Select all that apply.

monitor for jaundice increase fluids by mouth provide frequent oral care assess VS frequently

Which two factors would the nurse state influence the effectiveness of the leader? Select all that apply. Ability Attitude Readiness Willingness Assessment

readiness assessment

Naltrexone is used to treat clients with substance abuse problems. In which situation does the nurse anticipate that naltrexone will be administered?

to decrease the recovering alcoholics desire to drink alcohol Naltrexone is effective in reducing the risk of relapse among recovering alcoholics in conjunction with other types of therapy. Naloxone, not naltrexone, is used for opioid overdose. Naltrexone is not used to treat the effects of cocaine. Naltrexone is an opioid antagonist. It is not used for antianxiety agent withdrawal.

A client is admitted for induction of labor. An intravenous infusion of oxytocin is started. When the client's contractions begin they are 1.5 to 2 minutes in duration. While the nurse is in the room, one contraction lasts 3 minutes. What should the nurse do first? Give oxygen by nasal cannula. Turn off the oxytocin infusion. Reposition the monitoring belts. Place a call light next to the client.

turn off the oxytocin infusion The client has experienced a hypertonic contraction. The oxytocin must be stopped before another contraction occurs to prevent uterine rupture, fetal hypoxia, or both. Although giving oxygen is important and may eventually be done, it is not the priority. Although repositioning the monitoring belts may be necessary, it is not the priority. Placing a call light next to the client is unnecessary; the client receiving oxytocin for induction of labor should be continuously attended.

The nurse is preparing to assess height, length/height, and head circumference for several pediatric clients who are scheduled for health maintenance visits at a pediatric clinic. For which client should the nurse plot growth using the World Health Organization's (WHO) growth chart? A 15-month-old infant who was bottle-fed A 30-month-old toddler who was breastfed A 4-year-old preschooler who was bottle-fed A 6-year-old school-age child who was breastfed

A 15-month-old infant who was bottle-fed

Which biologic agent of terrorism is treated with antitoxin? Plague Anthrax Botulism Smallpox

Botulism

Valsartan, an angiotensin II receptor antagonist, is prescribed for a client. For which possible side effects should the nurse monitor the client? Select all that apply. Constipation 2 Hypokalemia Irregular pulse rate Change in visual acuity Orthostatic hypotension

irregular pulse rate orthostatic hypotension

A client reports pain four hours after a liver biopsy. The nurse identifies that there is leakage of a large amount of bile on the dressing over the biopsy site. What should the nurse do first?

notify HCP

Which drugs used for the treatment of plaque psoriasis will the nurse administer subcutaneously? Select all that apply Alefacept Infliximab Etanercept Adalimumab Ustekinumab

Etanercept Adalimumab Ustekinumab

The nursing staff of a unit is frustrated and uncomfortable with the newly appointed nurse leader. Which role transition process is involved?

Role exploration 2 Role negotiation Correct3 Role discrepancy 4 Role internalization

A client who is receiving a cardiac glycoside, a diuretic, and a vasodilator has been placed on bed rest. The client's apical pulse rate is 44 beats per minute. The nurse concludes that the decreased heart rate most likely is a result of which drug?

cardiac glycoside

Two days after giving birth a client's temperature is 101 °F (38.3 °C). The nurse notifies the healthcare provider and receives a set of prescriptions. In what sequence should the nurse implement the prescriptions?

Correct 1. Send a lochia specimen for culture to the laboratory. Correct 2. Administer the prescribed intravenous antibiotic medication. Correct 3. Offer the PRN acetaminophen for a fever more than 100 °F (37.7 °C). 4. Document the client's temperature 30 minutes after medication administration. 5. Obtain a chest radiograph as soon as possible

which qualities of a leader indicate a transformational approach to leadership? Select all that apply. Being punitive in nature 2 Possessing charismatic behavior 3 Possessing contingent reward behavior 4 Possessing intellectually stimulating behavior 5 Having inspirational and motivational behavior

Possessing charismatic behavior Possessing intellectually stimulating behavior Having inspirational and motivational behavior

The nurse manager threatens a staff nurse about being penalized for poor performance in the unit. Which type of leader behavior did the staff nurse experience? Punitive Charismatic Laissez-faire Intellectual stimulation

Punitive Punitive behavior is experienced in transactional leadership; this occurs when the nurse manager aims at punishing the staff nurse by penalizing for poor performance. Charismatic behavior and intellectual stimulation are seen in transformational leadership. Laissez-faire behavior is the hands-off style in which the manager allows a high degree of autonomy and self rule.

A client is prescribed the benzodiazepine alprazolam for the management of panic attacks. The nurse is confident that the medication information discussed has been understood when the client takes which action? Removes the pepperoni from a pizza 2 Asks for an extra bottle of flavored water to drink with dinner 3 Requests a prescription for oral birth control before being discharged 4 States that chewable antacids may be taken to relieve heartburn

Requests a prescription for oral birth control before being discharged Benzodiazepines increase the risk of congenital anomalies and so should not be taken by pregnant women. Refraining from eating pepperoni is appropriate for people taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors because tyramine needs to be strictly avoided. Appropriate hydration is critical for those taking lithium. Antacids can affect both absorption and metabolism of benzodiazepines and should be avoided.

Which roles require the nurse to prioritize when implementing a primary nursing model of client care? Select all that apply.

manager advocate decision maker care coordinator

A rubella vaccination is ordered for a client. Which statement made by the client is cause for concern? " I have been trying to conceive a baby for a few months." 2 "I have plans to have a baby by next year." 3 "I have no history of rubella in childhood." 4 "I have plans to get married by the next year.

" I have been trying to conceive a baby for a few months."

A primary healthcare provider notes that all conventional treatment procedures have proved to be ineffective in managing a client's disorder. The primary healthcare provider decides to try an experimental treatment. The nurse ensures that the client has understood the implications of the new treatment plan thoroughly and then signs the client's consent form as a witness. Which basic healthcare ethic does the nurse follow in this situation? Justice Autonomy 3 Beneficence 4 Nonmaleficence

Autonomy Autonomy refers to the commitment to include clients in decisions about all aspects of care as a way of acknowledging and protecting their independence.

A client with rheumatoid arthritis has refused prescribed cortisone. Later, the nurse gives an evasive answer to the client's questions while administering the cortisone. The client takes the medication and later discovers that it was cortisone. The client intends to sue. Which elements must be considered in a legal action? Select all that apply. Clients have a right to refuse treatment. Correct 2 Nurses are required to answer clients truthfully. Correct 3 The healthcare provider should have been notified. 4 The client had insufficient knowledge to make such a decision. 5 Legally prescribed medications are administered despite a client's objections.

Clients have a right to refuse treatment. Correct 2 Nurses are required to answer clients truthfully. Correct 3 The healthcare provider should have been notified.

Corrective surgery for hypertrophic pyloric stenosis is completed, and the infant is returned to the pediatric unit with an intravenous (IV) infusion in progress. What is the priority nursing action? Applying adequate restraints Administering a mild sedative Removing the nasogastric tube Assessing the IV site for infiltration

assessing the IV site for infiltration

A client starting her second trimester asks a nurse in the prenatal clinic whether she can safely take an over-the-counter medicine. The nurse explains why she should consult with her primary healthcare provider before taking any oral medications. What physiologic alteration associated with pregnancy may change the client's response to medication? Decreased glomerular filtration rate 2 Longer gastrointestinal emptying time 3 Increased secretion of hydrochloric acid 4 Development of fetal-placental circulation

Longer gastrointestinal emptying time Gastrointestinal motility is reduced during pregnancy because of the high level of placental progesterone and displacement of the stomach superiorly and the intestines laterally and posteriorly;

The nurse has gathered data on a newly admitted client and is attempting to write the nursing diagnoses and develop a plan of care. What should the nurse be aware of when using the problem-etiology-signs and symptoms (PES) format?

Nursing interventions are derived from the etiology statement

After reviewing the data of a client who has been taking clozapine for two months, the primary healthcare provider instructs the client to discontinue the drug for a few weeks. Which laboratory parameter assessed by the primary healthcare provider would support the intervention? Hemoglobin of 12g/dL 2 White blood cell count of 2,500/mm3 3 Red blood cell count of 4.2 million/mm3 4 Platelet count of 30,000/mm3

White blood cell count of 2,500/mm3 Because clozapine may cause agranulocytosis, the client's white blood cell (WBC) count should be monitored weekly.

A client who is on long-term corticosteroid therapy following an adrenalectomy is admitted to the surgical intensive care unit after being involved in a motor vehicle crash. What is the nurse's most important concern related to the client's history? The dosage of steroids may have to be tapered down slowly. Correct 2 Steroid therapy will need to be increased to avert a life-threatening crisis. 3 Osteoporosis secondary to long-term corticosteroids increases fracture risk. Incorrect 4 The client will be at greater risk of infection secondary to immunosuppression.

Steroid therapy will need to be increased to avert a life-threatening crisis.

A preterm infant is started on digoxin and furosemide for persistent patent ductus arteriosus. Which nursing assessment provides the best indication of the effectiveness of the furosemide? Pedal edema is reduced. 2 Digoxin toxicity is prevented. 3 Fontanels appear depressed. Correct 4 Urine output exceeds fluid intake

Urine output exceeds fluid intake

A nurse caring for a client prioritizes nursing actions on the basis of Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Which statement made by the client meets the self-actualization need? "I need help because I am having trouble breathing properly." 2 "I cannot afford health care because I am homeless." 3 "People always tend to criticize me, even if I do something good." 4 "I want to live because I want to be a good parent to my kids."

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A client suspected of having myasthenia gravis is scheduled for an edrophonium chloride test. To treat a common complication associated with the test, the nurse will have what drug available?

atropine Atropine, an anticholinergic, always should be available to treat a cholinergic crisis (sudden, severe episode of muscle weakness that affects breathing and swallowing) should the edrophonium chloride test trigger this response. Phenytoin is an anticonvulsant that will not avert or treat complications resulting from a Tensilon test. Neostigmine is a cholinergic that has the same action as edrophonium chloride; it is contraindicated if a cholinergic crisis occurs. Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine that will not avert complications or effectively treat a cholinergic crisis.

The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with bipolar disorder who was prescribed drug therapy. Laboratory reports reveal that the client's thyroxine levels are low. Which drug might have led to this condition? Lithium 2 Fluoxetine 3 Risperidone 4 Carbamazepine

lithium Lithium is used to treat bipolar disorder. Decreased levels of thyroxine and triiodothyronine may indicate hypothyroidism. Lithium may cause a goiter, which is associated with hypothyroidism. Fluoxetine is a serotonin reuptake inhibitor that may lead to hyponatremia. Risperidone is a second generation antipsychotic used to treat bipolar disorder that does not cause hypothyroidism. Carbamazepine is an antiepileptic drug used to treat bipolar disorder; this drug may cause leukopenia, anemia, and thrombocytopenia.

A client reports redness, itching, burning, and pain in the palms and elbows. On assessing, the nurse finds demarcated, silvery, scaling plaques in the area. Which drug does the nurse expect in the client's prescription?

Intralesional injection of corticosteroids Psoriasis is an autoimmune chronic dermatitis that is sharply demarcated with silvery, scaling plaques with reddish colored skin most often on palms and elbows. The main goal is to reduce inflammation and suppress rapid turnover of epidermal cells. Intralesional injection of corticosteroids is beneficial in treating chronic plaques. Famcyclovir is an antiviral that may be used to treat infections such as herpes zoster. Intravenous ceftriaxone may be used to treat severe cases of Lyme disease that include cardiac, arthritic, and neurologic symptoms. Topical benzoyl peroxide is an antimicrobial that may be used to treat conditions such as acne vulgaris.

A registered nurse is teaching a nursing student about types of nursing theories. Which information provided by the registered nurse is accurate? Prescriptive theories do not provide guidance for specific nursing interventions. 2 Descriptive theories describe, relate, and in some situations predict, nursing phenomena. 3 Middle-range theories provide the structural framework for broad, abstract ideas about nursing. 4 Grand theories are action-oriented and test the validity and predictability of a nursing intervention.

Descriptive theories describe, relate, and in some situations predict, nursing phenomena.