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pragya sharda

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Betty Neuman developed the nursing theory that promotes nursing interventions to assist individuals in reaching and maintaining the highest level of wellness possible. What is this theory known as?
 
  a. Adaptation model
  b. Interpersonal model
  c. Systems model
  d. Self-care deficit model

Question 2

The client is a 23-year-old college senior who, during finals week, had a nervous breakdown. Today, she is sitting, hugging her knees and sucking her thumb. Using Erik-son's theory, the nurse would assess the client's level of
 
  1. development.
  2. communication.
  3. understanding.
  4. unconscious activity.



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Answer to Question 1

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Betty Neuman developed this model with a focus on reducing stress as a means of assisting in reaching high-level wellness. The adaptation model was developed by Myra Levine. Peplau developed the interpersonal model, and Orem developed the self-care deficit model.

Answer to Question 2

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May be signs of an inadequately resolved core task



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