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jake

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While reading about the history of nursing, the nurse learns that Nightingale did not believe in
 
  a. a holistic framework inclusive of illness and health
  b. the importance of creating an environment that promotes healing
  c. a scientific education as a foundation for nursing practice
  d. the need for a body of nursing knowledge that was distinct from medical knowledge

Question 2

The most effective way to prevent nosocomial infections is
 
  a. proper disposal of used tissues
  b. good handwashing
  c. isolation of infected patients
  d. administration of appropriate vaccines



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Answer to Question 1

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Nightingale had novel beliefs about nursing education, including the need for a holistic framework inclusive of illness and health, the need for a theoretical basis for nursing practice, a liberal education as a foundation for nursing practice, the importance of creating an environment that promotes healing, and the need for a body of nursing knowledge that was distinct from medical knowledge.

Answer to Question 2

B
Hand hygiene is the most important intervention in preventing and controlling the transmission of infection.





 

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