Which of the following are the three subtheories of Dorothea Orem's self-care deficit theory? (Select all that apply.)
a. Self care
b. Self-care deficit
c. Self-actualization
d. Nursing system
e. Cultural care
ANS: A, B, D
Dorthea Orem's self-care deficit theory is a general theory with three subtheories: self-care, self-care deficit, and nursing system. Self-actualization is a component of Maslow's needs theory. Cultural care is a component of Leininger's culture care theory.
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