Asked by Louis Williams on Sep 26, 2024
The nurse is caring for a patient who does not follow the 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." What is the rationale for the nurse's behavior?
A) Orem's theory is useful in designing interventions to promote self-care.
B) Orem's theory focuses on cultural issues that may affect compliance.
C) Orem's theory allows for reduction of anxiety with communication.
D) Orem's theory helps nurses manipulate the patient's environment.
Orem's Theory
a nursing theory developed by Dorothea Orem that suggests patients are better able to recover when they maintain some degree of independence over their own care.
Self-care
The practice of taking action to preserve or improve one's own health, well-being, and happiness, particularly during periods of stress.
Noncompliance
The action or condition of failing to follow prescribed medical advice or treatment plans, which can hinder recovery and health outcomes.
- Understand and apply various nursing theories to promote patient self-care and decision-making.
Learning Objectives
- Understand and apply various nursing theories to promote patient self-care and decision-making.
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