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CBme

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When assessing a patient, the nurse notes localized hyperthermia. This is most often associated with
 
  a. high fever c. infection
  b. shock d. arteriosclerosis

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Who was an author of a theory that focused on self-care?
 
  a. Nightingale c. Abdellah
  b. Levine d. Orem


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Generalized hyperthermia is seen in fever. Generalized hypothermia is seen in shock. Localized hyperthermia is seen with an infection. Localized hypothermia is characteristic of arteriosclerosis.

Answer to Question 2

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Dorothea Orem's grand theory is three interconnected theories: Theory of Self-Care, Theory of Self-Care Deficit, and Theory of Nursing Systems. According to the Theory of Self-Care, self-care is a learned behavior and a deliberate action in response to a need.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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