The nurse reviewing medical records finds that nurses working in a par

QUESTION

The nurse reviewing medical records finds that nurses working in a particular hospital state nursing diagnosis in terms of the client’s limitations to maintaining self-care. The record reviewer determines that this nursing service follows which theorist?

1. Orem
2. Roy
3. Benner
4. Leininger

ANSWER:

Correct Answer: 1

Orem’s work is the self-care deficit theory of nursing. Roy’s work is the Adaptation Model. Benner’s work focuses on the development of a nurse from novice to expert. Leininger’s work focuses on cultural aspects of care.