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kshipps

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Which of the following is an example of a theory?
 
  a. Deep breathing in the postoperative period makes people healthier.
  b. Self-care is ideal.
  c. Nursing care is needed when people are affected by limitations that do not allow them to meet their self-care needs.
  d. Optimum health is the only ideal state.

Question 2

Who stated, Caring is the essence of nursing and the most central and unifying focus of nursing practice?
 
  a. Watson c. Hall
  b. Fawcett d. Henderson



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Answer to Question 1

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A theory is a set of concepts and propositions that provides an orderly way to view phenomena. A theory helps to organize thoughts and ideas and also helps direct in what to do and when and how to do it. All of the other choices are opinions.

Answer to Question 2

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Jean Watson developed the Theory of Human Caring, which focuses on the art and science of human caring. According to Watson, caring is the essence of nursing and the most central and unifying focus of nursing practice.




kshipps

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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