The nurse reviews Patricia Benner's primacy of caring model for a staff presentation.Which statement should the nurse use to explain this nursing theory?
A) Caring,in nursing,focuses on cultural competence.
B) Nursing theories describe what is and what is not nursing.
C) Caring is specific and relational for each nurse-client encounter.
D) Nursing assists a person to gain independence as quickly as possible.

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Patricia Benner's primacy of caring model emphasizes that caring in nursing is specific and relational for each nurse-client encounter, meaning that the relationship between the nurse and client shapes the care that is provided. It also emphasizes the importance of empathy, compassion, and understanding the cultural context of the client. This model does not focus on cultural competence exclusively (A), nor does it describe what is and what is not nursing as a whole (B) or prioritize independence for the client (D).

The Nurse Reviews Patricia Benner's Primacy of Caring Model for a Staff