What is the foundational process that a nurse uses in care of patients?

What is the foundational process that a nurse uses in care of patients?

• A. Nursing Science
• B. Computer Science
• C. Information Science
• D. Organizational Theory

Answer: (A)

Foundational knowledge and framework for patient care come from nursing science. It provides the theories, models, and evidence that guide how nurses assess patients, determine needs, plan interventions, implement care, and evaluate outcomes—the steps of the nursing process. While computer science, information science, and organizational theory support systems, data, and structures around care, they do not establish the core framework for delivering nursing care.

Foundational knowledge and framework for patient care come from nursing science. It provides the theories, models, and evidence that guide how nurses assess patients, determine needs, plan interventions, implement care, and evaluate outcomes—the steps of the nursing process. While computer science, information science, and organizational theory support systems, data, and structures around care, they do not establish the core framework for delivering nursing care.