The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Does Not

question 15

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who does not follow the prescribed regimen for diabetes management. As a prescriber to Orem's theory, the nurse interviews the patient in an attempt to identify the cause of the patient's "noncompliance." What is the rationale for the nurse's behavior?

• A) Orem's theory is useful in designing interventions to promote self-care.
• B) Orem's theory focuses on cultural issues that may affect compliance.
• C) Orem's theory allows for reduction of anxiety with communication.
• D) Orem's theory helps nurses manipulate the patient's environment.

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Definitions:

Zygomycete

Members of the Zygomycota, a phylum of fungi, known for their fast-growing molds, reproductive zygosporangia, and life cycles that include both sexual and asexual reproduction.

Basidiomycete

A class of fungi characterized by producing spores on basidia and includes mushrooms, puffballs, and rusts, playing roles in decomposition and nutrient cycling.

Glomeromycete

Glomeromycetes are a group of fungi that form symbiotic relationships with the roots of plants, assisting in nutrient exchange through structures known as arbuscules.

Chytridiomycete

A member of a phylum of fungi characterized by the production of flagellate cells at some stage in their life history. Also called chytrid.