The primary purpose of nursing theory is to:

A) Improve nursing practice.
B) Control health-care costs.
C) Justify nursing costs.
D) Establish nursing as a discipline.

Establish Nursing

Establishing nursing involves the creation and development of practices and policies that form the foundation of nursing as a professional field.

Improve Nursing Practice

The ongoing process of developing skills, knowledge, and approaches to enhance the quality and effectiveness of nursing care.

Control Health-care Costs

Strategies or measures implemented to manage and reduce the expenses associated with healthcare delivery and maintenance.