BS Nursing Introduction to Nursing
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A significant difference between Watson’s theory and Orem’s theory is that:

A. Watson emphasizes the transpersonal caring relationship, while Orem emphasizes managing self-care deficits.
B. Orem's theory is a grand theory, while Watson's is a practice theory.
C. Watson's theory is for psychiatric patients, while Orem's is for medical-surgical patients.
D. Watson's theory is older than Orem's theory.

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  • Watson emphasizes the transpersonal caring relationship, while Orem emphasizes managing self-care deficits.
  • Orem's theory is a grand theory, while Watson's is a practice theory.
  • Watson's theory is for psychiatric patients, while Orem's is for medical-surgical patients.
  • Watson's theory is older than Orem's theory.

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