A holistic belief system by the nurse would be most evident if the nurse
a. accepts death as an outcome of life.
b. encourages behavior modification programs.
c. incorporates client perceptions of health when planning care.
d. supports goal-directed learning to improve health.
C
The theories of Orem, Rogers, and Roy focus on the holistic view, which takes the client and the client's beliefs, values, and culture as necessary considerations to comprehensive care.
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