Author Question: Which of the following are the three subtheories of Dorothea Orem's self-care deficit theory? ... (Read 99 times)

jparksx · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

Which of the following are the three subtheories of Dorothea Orem's self-care deficit theory? (Select all that apply.)

a. Self care
b. Self-care deficit
c. Self-actualization
d. Nursing system
e. Cultural care

Question 2

Research studies in nursing are important because they generate knowledge for which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

a. Clinical practice
b. Surgical procedures
c. Nursing education
d. Delivery of nursing
e. Prescribing medications

swimkari · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D
Dorthea Orem's self-care deficit theory is a general theory with three subtheories: self-care, self-care deficit, and nursing system. Self-actualization is a component of Maslow's needs theory. Cultural care is a component of Leininger's culture care theory.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, D
Research studies in nursing are important because they generate knowledge for clinical practice, nursing education, and delivery of nursing services. The other options are not areas applicable to nursing research.