Which of the following does not fit Watson's carative factors?

Which of the following does not fit Watson's carative factors?

• A. Forming humanistic-altruistic value system
• B. Instilling faith-hope
• C. Cultivating sensitivity to self and others
• D. Strengthening flexible lines of defense

Answer: (D)

Distinguishing Watson's caring framework from concepts in other nursing theories is what this item tests. Watson's carative factors describe the caring processes that promote healing and human connectedness—for example forming a humanistic-altruistic value system, instilling faith and hope, and cultivating sensitivity to self and others. The statement about strengthening flexible lines of defense, however, comes from Roy's Adaptation Model, which uses lines of defense to describe protective mechanisms against stress. It is not part of Watson's carative factors, so it does not fit Watson's framework.

Distinguishing Watson's caring framework from concepts in other nursing theories is what this item tests. Watson's carative factors describe the caring processes that promote healing and human connectedness—for example forming a humanistic-altruistic value system, instilling faith and hope, and cultivating sensitivity to self and others. The statement about strengthening flexible lines of defense, however, comes from Roy's Adaptation Model, which uses lines of defense to describe protective mechanisms against stress. It is not part of Watson's carative factors, so it does not fit Watson's framework.