The goal of nursing as described by Nightingale is to:
A. Work collaboratively with the physician to implement the medical orders.
B. Take care of the patients environment by cooking, cleaning, and scrubbing the floors.
C. Assist the patient in his or her retention of vital powers by meeting his or her needs, thus putting the patient in the best condition for nature to act upon.
D. Give the patient medicine when the medicine is due.