A nurse listens attentively to a patient's fears, respects the patient's values and remains present during painful treatment. Which theory is most directly reflected?
Correct answer: A. Watson's theory of human caring
- A. Watson's theory of human caring
- B. Orem's self-care deficit theory
- C. Roy's adaptation model
- D. Neuman's systems model
Explanation
Watson's theory emphasizes caring relationships, human dignity, presence and attention to the patient's subjective experience. Orem, Roy and Neuman provide different primary focuses involving self-care, adaptation and stressor responses.
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Nursing theories explain relationships among the person, environment, health and nursing, and provide frameworks for assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation. Coverage includes the ideas of Nightingale, Orem, Roy, Neuman, Peplau, Watson and other major theorists, with attention to how a theory differs from a conceptual model.
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