Author Question: Which one of the following individuals' theories should be selected if the nurse wants to focus on ... (Read 29 times)

Beheh · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which one of the following individuals' theories should be selected if the nurse wants to focus on stress reduction for a client?

a. Peplau
b. Henderson
c. Neuman
d. Parse

Question 2

An adolescent female student who is sexually active visits the office of the school nurse. Which of the following statements best reflects the student's understanding of the effective use of contraception devices?

a. My boyfriend is able to withdraw before ejaculation, and that prevents me from getting pregnant.
b. I take my temperature every morning, and when it goes down for at least two days, we have unprotected sex.
c. We use foam' before each time we have sex, and I haven't gotten pregnant yet.
d. We use a condom with a water-based lubricant.

kkenney · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

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A Peplau's theory focuses on interpersonal relationships between nurses and clients and the interactive, therapeutic nature of the nursing process.
B Henderson's theory focuses on the 14 basic human needs.
C Neuman's theory focuses on stress reduction as the goal of the systems model of nursing practice.
D Parse's theory focuses on the notion of nurses' engagement with, and care of, people in a continuous process of making choices and changing health priorities.

Answer to Question 2

D

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A Any act of unprotected intercourse can result in pregnancy. Withdrawal is not an effective contraceptive method.
B Any act of unprotected intercourse can result in pregnancy. The patient's statement, I take my temperature every morning, and when it goes down for at least two days, we have unprotected sex, also does not demonstrate understanding of the basal body temperature method of contraception.
C Using spermicidal foam alone is not recommended. The patient should use a condom and foam to be more effective in preventing pregnancy.
D For a more effective contraceptive method, the water-based lubricant reduces the risk of the condom breaking. The patient is verbalizing understanding.