IDA JEAN ORLANDO Flashcards
was developed in the
late 1950s, based on her observations of nurse-patient interactions
ORLANDO’S THEORY
She believed that the role of the nurse is to identify and meet the immediate needs of the patient, which may not be
what it appears to be.
IDA JEAN ORLANDO
Unique individual behaving
verbally and nonverbally. Assumption is that individuals are at times able to meet
their own needs and at other times unable to do so.
PERSON
is formulated from the observations of interactions between the client’s
behavior, nurse’s reactions, and nursing actions.
DELIBERATE NURSING PROCESS
Assumption is that being without emotional or physical
discomfort and having a sense of wellbeing contribute to a healthy state
HEALTH
remains one of the
most effective practice theories available as it is clear, concise, and easy to use.
ORLANDO’S THEORY
The strength of Orlando’s theory lies in its ________ and ___________, making it easy for nurses to use while keeping
the focus on the patient. Additionally, her theory does not exclude the use of other theories in patient care
CLARITY & SIMPLICITY
is conceptualized as finding out and meeting the client’s immediate need for help
NURSING
Why Orlando’s theory remains one of the most effective practice theories available as ____, _____, & ______
it is clear, concise, and easy to use.
The strength of Orlando’s theory lies in its ______ & ______
Clarity, Simplicity
“The role of the nurse is to find out and meet the patient’s immediate need for help. The patient’s presenting behavior may be a plea for help, however, the help needed may not be what it appears to be.”
NURSING PROCESS DISCIPLINE
