A Nurse Uses Nightingale's Theory of Nursing to Pattern Care

question 38

Multiple Choice

A nurse uses Nightingale's theory of nursing to pattern care for patients.Which action by the nurse is most consistent with this theory?

• A) Does for the patient what he or she is unable to do for self
• B) Focuses patient interactions on caring, healing, and wholeness
• C) Keeps patient's room clean and ensures good nutrition
• D) Incorporates culturally relevant actions in a caring encounter

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