A nurse is giving a speech on the nursing theory of Madeline Leininger. Which statement by the nurse indicates an understanding of the theory? "Madeline Leininger's theory is a theory that
a. "considers the impact of culture on the person's health.".
b. "promotes the synchronicity between people and the universe.".
c. "describes a dynamic state of being achieved through unity and harmony.".
d. "considers nursing ‘a calling' to work with patients in the reparative process.".
A
The overall theme of Madeleine Leininger's theory is culture, and it considers the impact of cul-ture on the person's health and caring practices. Synchronicity is most often correlated with Martha Rogers; "a calling" is most often associated with Nightingale. A dynamic state of health is often associated with Imogene King's theory.
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