The nurse using Watson's theory to guide practice would put highest priority on:
A) assisting patients to achieve the state of self-actualization.
B) creating a caring relationship with the patient.
C) helping the patient understands the role of stress on illness.
D) negotiating health care in a culturally congruent manner.

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Jean Watson's theory of caring sees caring as a moral value instead of a task.The goal of nursing is to develop a caring relationship that the patient can use for growth, personal development, and healing.Self-actualization is part of Maslow's hierarchy of needs.Several theorists look at the role of stress, especially as a disrupting influence on harmony or system balance.This would be most consistent with Leininger's theory.

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