Knowledge about the empirical world is systematically organized into laws and theories for the purpose of describing, explaining, and predicting phenomena of special concern to the discipline of nursing. This ranges from factual, observable phenomena (e.g., anatomy, physiology, chemistry) to theoretical analysis (e.g., developmental theory, adaptation theory).

FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING

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A	Empirical Knowing
B	Personal Knowing
C	Ethical Knowing
D	Aesthetic Knowing

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The Theory of Nursing Knowledge/Wisdom and Nursing Praxis is a new perception of nursing reality. A means to define the parameters of practice through mathematical form so that nursing scientist can effectively direct the further development of the nursing profession.

Detailed explanation-2: -CARPER (1978) IDENTIFIED four types of knowledge: aesthetic, empirical, personal (including experience and intuition) and ethical. This identifies that nurses depend on more than one form of knowledge.

Detailed explanation-3: -They provide a foundational knowledge of care concepts that enable those in the profession to explain what they do for patients and the reasons for their actions. This is particularly important because it helps nurses articulate evidence that justifies the methodologies behind their practice.

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