The nurse prepares an in-service session on nursing theory prior to a study being conducted on the care area.Which phrase should the nurse use to explain nursing theory? Select all that apply.

A) Is a statement of a fact
B) Is based on observations of facts
C) Helps to find meaning in experiences
D) Serves to organize thinking around an idea
E) Is an organized set of related concepts and ideas

Nursing theory is an organized set of related concepts and ideas that helps to find meaning in experiences and serves to organize thinking around an idea. It is based on observations of facts rather than being a statement of a fact. Thus, options B, C, D, and E are the most appropriate choices for explaining nursing theory. Option A is incorrect because nursing theory is not simply a statement of fact, but rather a framework for understanding and organizing information.