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kodithompson

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A student nurse learns how to give injections from the nurse manager. This is an example of the acquisition of what type of knowledge?
 
  A) Authoritative
  B) Traditional
  C) Scientific
  D) Applied

Question 2

Which of the following accurately describes Florence Nightingale's influence on nursing knowledge?
 
  A) She defined nursing practice as the continuation of medical practice.
  B) She differentiated between health nursing and illness nursing.
  C) She established training for nurses under the direction of the medical profession.
  D) She established a theoretical base for nursing that originated outside the profession.


Bigfoot1984

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Authoritative knowledge comes from an expert and is accepted as truth, based on the person's perceived expertise. Authoritative knowledge generally remains unchallenged as long as the presumed authority maintains his or her perceived expertise.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Nightingale influenced nursing knowledge and practice by demonstrating efficient and knowledgeable nursing care, defining nursing practice as separate and distinct from medical practice, and differentiating between health nursing and illness nursing.


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