The nurse is caring for a patient who is known as a "frequent flyer," and who has been labeled as "noncompliant" by most of the staff because she does not follow her prescribed regimen for diabetes management
As a prescriber to Orem's theory, the nurse interviews the patient in an attempt to identify the cause of the patient's "noncompliance." This is because Orem's theory
a. Is useful in designing interventions to promote self-care.
b. Does not allow for environmental influences on care.
c. Allows for development of a plan of care that the patient must follow.
d. Is not useful in promoting self-care regimens.
ANS: A
Orem's theory explains the factors within a patient's living situation that support or interfere with the patient's self-care ability. This theory has value in helping nursing design interventions with the patient that will help to promote the patient's self-care in managing an illness, such as diabetes or arthritis.
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