VIRGINIA AVENEL HENDERSON Flashcards
Virginia Henderson is a _____, ______, and _____ known for her ________
nurse, theorist, author, need theory
defined nursing as “the unique function of the nurse is to assist the individual, sick or well, in the performance of those activities contributing to health or its recovery (or to peaceful death) that he would perform unaided if he had the necessary strength, will or knowledge.”
Virginia Avenel Henderson
what was she known as?
“the first lady of nursing”
“the Nightingale of modern nursing”
when is her birthday?
November 30, 1897
when did she die?
March 19, 1996
physiological components of the needs theory
- breath normally
- eat and drink adequately
- eliminate body wastes
- move and maintain desirable postures
- eat and rest
- select suitable clothes-dress and undress
- maintain body temperature within normal range by adjusting clothing and modifying environment
- keep the body clean and well-groomed and protect the integument
- avoid dangers in the environment and avoid injuring others
psychological aspects of communicating and learning
- communicate with others in expressing emotions, needs, or fears, or opinions
- learn, discover, or satisfy the curiosity that leads to normal development of health and use available health facilities
spiritual and moral components of the needs theory
- worship according to one’s faith
- communicate with others in expressing emotions, needs, or fears, or opinions
- learn, discover, or satisfy the curiosity that leads to normal development of health and use available health facilities
Psychological aspects of communicating and learning
- worship according to one’s faith
spiritual and moral component of the needs theory
- breath normally
- eat and drink adequately
- eliminate body wastes
- move and maintain desirable postures
- eat and rest
- select suitable clothes-dress and undress
- maintain body temperature within normal range by adjusting clothing and modifying environment
- keep the body clean and well-groomed and protect the integument
- avoid dangers in the environment and avoid injuring others
Physiological components of the needs theory
- work in such a way that there is sense of accomplishment
- play or participate in various forms of recreation
Sociologically Oriented to Occupation and Recreation
