What is the underlying theme of Virginia Henderson's work? 1. ...

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What is the underlying theme of Virginia Henderson's work?
 
  1. Nurses move in stages from novice to expert in the field.
  2. Nursing is best provided when culture is considered.
  3. Control of the environment of healing is the most important aspect of nursing.
  4. Nursing is independent from and interdependent with other health care disciplines.

Question 2

The psychiatric nurse's practice is based on Peplau's Interpersonal Relations Model.
 
  The nurse has developed a relationship with a client in which the client has assumed the power. How would Peplau identify this phase of the relationship?
  1. Orientation
  2. Identification
  3. Exploitation
  4. Resolution

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4

Virginia Henderson formulated a definition of the unique function of nursing that defined nursing as unique and separate from medicine. Novice to expert is the theme of Benner's work. Leininger's work is based upon cultural competence. Controlling the environment of healing is central to the work of Nightingale.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3

Peplau's model identifies the four phases listed as options. Exploitation occurs when the client derives full value from what the nurse offers and the power in the relationship shifts from the nurse to the client. In orientation the client seeks help, and the nurse assists the client in understanding the problem and the extent of the need for help. During the identification phase, the client assumes a posture of dependence, interdependence, or independence in relation to the nurse. The nurse's focus is to assure the person that the nurse understands the interpersonal meaning of the client's situation. Resolution is the final phase in which old needs and goals are put aside and new ones adopted.