Boykin and Schoenhofer in their theory of nursing as caring describe caring as a(n):
a. process of living
b. end product
c. learned behavior
d. difficult task
A
Boykin and Schoenhofer describe caring as a process of living rather than an end product. Caring involves knowing, rhythm, patience, honesty, trust, humility, hope, and courage.
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