Which statement best clarifies the difference between the art and science of nursing?
A. The art is the care, compassion, and advocacy component, and the science is the applied knowledge base.
B. The art is the way in which knowledge is applied, and the science is the technological aspects of caregiving.
C. The art is the applied technology of practice and the science is the problem-solving and teaching aspects of caregiving.
D. The art is the assessing and planning phases of the nursing process, and the science lies in implementing and evaluating.
Answer: A. The art is the care, compassion, and advocacy component, and the science is the applied knowledge base.
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