A Nurse Subscribing to Neuman's System Model Would Explain to a Patient

question 18

Multiple Choice

A nurse subscribing to Neuman's system model would explain to a patient that illness is caused by:

• A) disharmony between the patient and the patient's environment.
• B) disorganization and dysfunction, leading to imbalances in the system.
• C) losing the ability to successfully negotiate differing social roles.
• D) structural disturbances that limit the patient's self-care abilities.

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Definitions:

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The practices and knowledge essential for protecting one's body from harm, abuse, and injury.

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