The nurse's practice is based upon the theory of Jean Watson. What is the primary theme of this theory?
1. Caring
2. Cultural care
3. Goal attainment
4. Environment
Correct Answer: 1
Jean Watson's theory is the theory of human caring. Leininger's theory concerns transcultural nursing. King's theory is the goal-attainment theory. Nightingale's theory concerns the environment.
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