A Nurse Whose Practice Is Guided by Peplau's Theory Would

question 11

Multiple Choice

A nurse whose practice is guided by Peplau's theory would judge that care objectives had been met when the patient:

• A) assists in setting goals that they work together to meet.
• B) has mastered all tasks and knowledge needed for self-care.
• C) is able to adapt to limitations and alter ways of doing activities of daily living (ADLs).
• D) understands the effects of stress in exacerbating illness.

Describe the stages of sleep and their respective features.

Understand the role of subconscious processes, including incubation, in problem-solving.

Differentiate between REM and non-REM sleep and their effects on dreaming.

Grasp the implications of altered states of consciousness induced by substances.

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