Nursing theories:

A) Are discovered in nature.
B) Serve as exact representations of reality.
C) Are invented by humans.
D) Cannot be modified.

Invented

Created or designed something that did not previously exist through innovation or imagination.

Nursing Theories

Conceptual frameworks developed to guide nursing practice and research by explaining relationships among components of the nursing profession, including patient care, nursing roles, and health outcomes.

Nature

The phenomena of the physical world collectively, including plants, animals, the landscape, and other features and products of the earth, as opposed to humans or human creations.