The nurse is caring for a diabetic patient who expresses the desire to learn more about a diabetic diet in an attempt to gain better control of his blood sugar. The nurse's actions will be based on which non-nursing theory?
A) Change theory
B) Maslow's hierarchy of human needs
C) Neuman's systems model
D) Watson's theory of caring
Ans: A
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The nurse is developing a care plan for a 4-year-old diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, and appropriately creates which of the following goals?
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