A beginning nursing student asks about the principles taught by the Nightingale Nursing School. What should the nurse's answer include? Select all that apply.

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Florence Nightingale emphasized the importance of cleanliness in patient care, the necessity for nurses to be in good health mentally and physically, the importance of teamwork, and the need for nurses to use discretion while following physicians' orders. She did not advocate that cure is better than prevention; in fact, much of her work emphasized preventive measures to improve health.

A Beginning Nursing Student Asks About the Principles Taught by the Nightingale