Virginia Henderson's Definition of Nursing Differs from That of Florence

question 1

Multiple Choice

Virginia Henderson's definition of nursing differs from that of Florence Nightingale.Which of the following is reflected in the definition proposed by Henderson?

• A)Nurses interact with clients only when recovery is feasible.
• B)Only those educated as nurses can be defined as nurses.
• C)Teaching clients about their health is a role of the physician.
• D)Nursing care is provided to both well and ill individuals.

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Definitions:

Trabeculae

The network of bony structures in spongy bone that provide structural support and help reduce bone weight.

Spleen

An organ involved in blood filtration, immune response, and red blood cell recycling.

Red Blood Cells

Blood cells that carry oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues and carbon dioxide back to the lungs.

Lymphocytes

A type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system, involved in protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.