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A patient who emigrated from India is admitted to the medical step-down unit with a bowel obstruction.A nasogastric (NG) tube is inserted to decompress her stomach.She asks the nurse whether her daughter can bring in garlic to administer through her NG tube.The nurse tells the patient that she will ask the physician when she makes rounds.This nurse is using the theory developed by which nurse theorist?

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.
Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.
Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.
Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

Definitions:

Outcome

The result or consequence of an action, process, or situation, typically measured against expected or intended objectives.

Expected Monetary Value

A statistical concept used to calculate the average outcome when the future includes scenarios that may or may not happen.

Uncertainty

Uncertainty refers to the lack of certainty, predictability, or definiteness about an outcome or condition, often requiring risk assessment and management strategies.

Risk

The potential for loss or the negative consequences that may arise from a given action, decision, or event.

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