The nurse views the patient as an open system that needs help in coping with stressors. Which theorist is the nurse using?

A) King
B) Levine
C) Neuman
D) Johnson

Open System

A system that interacts with its environment through the exchange of energy, matter, or information, in contrast to a closed system, which is isolated from its surroundings.

Coping With Stressors

Strategies or mechanisms used by individuals to manage and adapt to stressful situations or environments.

Theorist

A scholar or expert in a field who creates and promotes theories within their area of expertise.