Which theorist defines a person as "an adaptive system…a whole comprised of parts that function as a unity for some purpose"?
a. Martha Rogers c. Jean Watson
b. Sister Callista Roy d. Myra Levine
B
Roy defines a person as an adaptive system, a whole composed of parts that function as a unity for some purpose. Levine's theory focuses on conservation. Watson developed the theory of human caring. Rogers's theory focuses on the person as a unified whole.
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1. Using active listening techniques when in the child's hospital room. 2. Sitting in the room as time permits and looking the parents in the eye. 3. Avoiding tears in the child's room. 4. Offering to call and notify family. 5. Recognizing that these parents' needs are greater than the other patients and staying with the parents.
A patient's gynecologic examination reveals dysplasic changes of the cervix. Which historical information would the nurse interpret as indicating an increased risk that these changes are related to cervical cancer?
1. The patient was treated for human papillomavirus 2 years ago. 2. The patient reports "getting drunk" a few times a year. 3. The patient did not become sexually active until marriage at age 22. 4. The patient reports eating fast food several times a week.
To protect the patient's dentures
A) leave them uncovered in the bedside table. B) store them in a denture cup with cool water, mouthwash, or denture solution. C) use hot water to clean dentures. D) use a heavy stream of water and toothpaste.
The nurse asks the patient to walk heel-to-toe, on the toes, and then on the heels. What function is the nurse assessing?
A. Brainstem B. Midbrain C. Cerebral D. Cerebellar