According to Nightingale's definition of nursing, which of the following activities is a nurse's function?
A
Performing laboratory tests on patients to determine the cause of disease
B
Providing a sponge bath to a bedridden patient
C
Diagnosing the underlying pathophysiology of disease
D
Providing an antipyretic drug to a patient who has intermittent fever.
Correct Option:
B
Explanation
Florence Nightingale's nursing philosophy emphasizes placing the patient in the best condition for nature to promote healing. Hygiene and comfort measures, such as giving a sponge bath to a bedridden patient, are direct nursing functions. Diagnosing disease is a physician's role, while medication administration is generally performed under a prescription or order.
