The interface model of disability may be the most appropriate for use by nurses. Why would this be?
A) It fosters dependency.
B) It encourages the provision of care that is based on the disability.
C) It promotes interactions with patients focused on the cause of the disability.
D) It allows for the provision of care that is empowering.
Ans: D
Feedback: The interface model (Goodall, 1995) may be the most appropriate for use by nurses to provide care that is empowering rather than care that promotes dependency. The interface model does not foster dependency, does not encourage giving care based on the patient's disability, and does not encourage or promote interactions with patients that are focused on the cause of the disability.
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