A patient who emigrated from India is admitted to the medical step-down unit with a bowel obstruction.A nasogastric (NG)tube is inserted to decompress her stomach.She asks the nurse whether her daughter can bring in garlic to administer through her NG tube.The nurse tells the patient that she will ask the physician when she makes rounds.This nurse is using the theory developed by which nurse theorist?
A) Betty Neuman
B) Dorothea Orem
C) Callista Roy
D) Madeline Leininger

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The nurse is using the theory developed by Madeline Leininger.Leininger's theory focuses on the values of cultural diversity.According to her theory,the nurse must make cultural accommodations for the health benefit of the patient.

A Patient Who Emigrated from India Is Admitted to the Medical