What is the underlying theme of Virginia Henderson's work?
1. Nurses move in stages from novice to expert in the field.
2. Nursing is best provided when culture is considered.
3. Control of the environment of healing is the most important aspect of nursing.
4. Nursing is independent from and interdependent with other health care disciplines.
Answer: 4. Nursing is independent from and interdependent with other health care disciplines.
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1. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) 2. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) 3. Health and Human Services (HHS) 4. The Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP)
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A) Narcotic-induced pain B) Acute pain C) Phantom limb pain D) Chronic pain