Which Is an Example of Dorothea Orem's Theory of Self-Care

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of Dorothea Orem's Theory of Self-Care Deficit?

• A) A nurse asks a patient how much she can do for herself following a stroke.
• B) A nurse performs total care on a stroke patient to conserve the patient's energy.
• C) A nurse leaves a stroke patient to walk to the bathroom and shower by herself.
• D) A nurse enables a stroke patient to wash up in bed by providing bath wipes.

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Definitions:

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