The nurse plans to apply a theory that focused on stress reduction. A

The nurse plans to apply a theory that focused on stress reduction. A theory proposed by which one of the following individuals should be selected?

1. Parse
2. Peplau
3. Neuman
4. Orlando

ANSWER

ANS: 3
Stress reduction is the goal of the systems model of nursing practice according to Neuman’s the-ory.
Parse’s theory focuses on indivisible beings and the environment co-creating health.
Peplau’s theory focuses on the interpersonal process as the maturing force for personality.
Orlando’s theory focuses on the interpersonal process to alleviate distress.