Which of the following statements accurately describe an element of nursing?

Select all that apply.

A) The skills involved in nursing are primarily technical in nature.

B) The primary focus of nursing is to assist individuals to recover from illness.

C) The science of nursing is the knowledge base for the care that is given.

D) The art of nursing is the collection of knowledge through research.

E) Nursing is considered to be both an art and a science.

F) Nursing is a profession that used specialized knowledge and skills.

2. Which of the following set of terms best describes nursing at the end of the

Middle Ages?

A) continuity, caring, critical thinking

B) purpose, direction, leadership

C) assessment, interventions, outcomes

D) advocacy, research, education

3. Which of the following is a characteristic of nursing practiced from early

civilization to the 16th century?

A) Most early civilizations believed that illness had supernatural causes.

B) The physician was the priest who treated disease with prayer.

C) The nurse was a nun committed to caring for the needy and homeless