______________________________ was the first to emphasize the environment as influencing the course of illness and is often spoken of as the first nursing theorist
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
ANS: Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale was the first to emphasize environment: ventilation, warmth, noise, light, and cleanliness. Nightingale is often spoken of as the first nursing theorist. Nightingale felt strongly that environmental issues influenced the course of illness.
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