Which one of the following individuals' theories should be selected if the nurse wants to focus on stress reduction for a client?
a. Peplau
b. Henderson
c. Neuman
d. Parse
C
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A Peplau's theory focuses on interpersonal relationships between nurses and clients and the interactive, therapeutic nature of the nursing process.
B Henderson's theory focuses on the 14 basic human needs.
C Neuman's theory focuses on stress reduction as the goal of the systems model of nursing practice.
D Parse's theory focuses on the notion of nurses' engagement with, and care of, people in a continuous process of making choices and changing health priorities.
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