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What is the definition of nursing according to Virginia Henderson?

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The unique function if the nurse is to assist the individual, sick or well, in the performance of those activities contributing to health or its recovery (or to peaceful death) that he would perform un aided if he had the necessary strengt, will or knowledge.

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