Virginia Henderson

Question 1

what is the theory of Virginia Henderson

Answer 1

Nursing Need Theory

Question 2

The Nightingale of Modern Nursing

Answer 2

Virginia Henderson

Question 3

encompasses a definition of nursing, a description of the function of a nurse, and the enumeration of the 14 components that make up basic nursing care

Answer 3

The Henderson theory of nursing/Nursing Need Theory

Question 4

Henderson enumerated the 14 components that make up the basic nursing care (fundamental needs), which are as follows:

Answer 4

• breathe normally
• eat and drink adequately
• move and maintain desirable postures
• sleep and rest
• select suitable clothes - dress and undress
• maintain body temperature within normal range by adjusting clothing and modifying environment
• keep body clean and well groomed and protect the integument
• avoid dangers in the environment and avoiding injuring others
• communicate with others in expressing emotions, needs, fears or opinions
• worship according to one’s faith
• work in such a way that there is a sense of accomplishment
• play or participate in various forms of recreation
• learn, discover or satisfy the curiosity that leads to normal development and health and use the available health facilities

Question 5

the first nine components are

Answer 5

physiological

Question 6

the tenth and fourteenth are

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psysiological aspects of communicating and learning

Question 7

eleventh component is

Answer 7

spiritual and moral

Question 8

the twelfth and thirteenth componenrs are

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sociologically oriented to occupation and recreation

Question 9

individual requirin assistance to achieve health and independence or a peaceful death

Answer 9

person

Question 10

all external conditions and influences that affect life and development

Answer 10

environment