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.
Correct Answer: 4
Virginia Henderson formulated a definition of the unique function of nursing that defined nursing as unique and separate from medicine. Novice to expert is the theme of Benner's work. Leininger's work is based upon cultural competence. Controlling the environment of healing is central to the work of Nightingale.
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