week 2 Flashcards
nursing metaparadigm’s 4 components
person
nursing
environment
health
which of the nursing metaparadigms relate to the people receiving nursing care
person, environment and health
what does applying the 4 components of the nursing process allow for?
-a more complete approach to patient care
what must nursing theories address
all 4 components of the nursing metaparadigm and explain the relevance to the theory
why do the definitions of metaparadigms differ in each nursing theory
- theorist’s distinct beliefs, assumptions and values
- theorist’s worldviews also influence how they conceptualize what nursing is and how it provides for people
what is the purpose of the nursing metaparadigm
guides nursing practice by providing a framework for understanding the fundamental concepts of nursing
what does the nursing metaparadigm emphasize
-taking a holistic approach to care
-considering the patient’s unique circumstances when providing care
in order to provide evidence-based care nurses must….
and this promotes?
-use critical thinking and clinical judgment
- promotes the patient’s physical, mental and social well-being
what is the nursing theory supported by
nursing metaparadigm
person -NM
the recipient of the nursing care
Nursing-NM
the actions of the person administering care
environment -NM
the internal and external conditions surrounding the patient
health -NM
the patient’s level of wellness or well-being
define nursing
holistic and humanistic discipline that focuses on promoting health, preventing illness and providing compassionate care to individuals, families and communities
what does the nursing component do to guide nursing practice
- emphasizes providing holistic health care that is guided by the values of human freedom, choice and responsibility