The nurse is instructing a client on self-administration of insulin so that the client will not need a health care provider to do this activity. The nurse is implementing which of the following aspects of Virginia Henderson's theory of nursing?

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Henderson's theory emphasizes the role of nursing in assisting clients to achieve independence in meeting their basic needs whenever possible. The nurse in this scenario is implementing this aspect of the theory by teaching the client how to self-administer insulin to promote independence and reduce reliance on healthcare providers.

The Nurse Is Instructing a Client on Self-Administration of Insulin