As a nurse following the conceptual framework of Madeleine Leininger, which of the following would be a particular focus of the nurse's care?
a. Across cultures, some health care practices are similar and some vary.
b. Human beings are irreducible, pandimensional energy fields.
c. Persons, influenced by conditioning, can act for themselves.
d. The nurse should understand the subjective experience of the client's world.
A
Leininger's theory is based on the belief that across cultures there are health care practices and beliefs that vary (diversity) and that are similar (universality). A nurse must have an understanding of the client's culture to give culturally appropriate care.
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