MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

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NEUROLOGY

PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In Henderson’s definition of health, she stated that “individuals will achieve or maintain health if they have the necessary strength, will or knowledge”. Based on the overview of Henderson’s philosophy presented in the chapter, it would be most accurate to consider her theory as a
A
Needs theory
B
Practice theory
C
Outcome theory
D
Middle-range theory
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Health. Although not explicitly defined in Henderson’s theory, health was taken to mean balance in all realms of human life. It is equated with the independence or ability to perform activities without aid in the 14 components or basic human needs.

Detailed explanation-2: -Biography/Theory She postulated that the unique function of the nurse is to assist the clients, sick or well, in the performance of those activities contributing to health or its recovery, the clients would perform unaided if they had the necessary strength, will or knowledge.

Detailed explanation-3: -The four major concepts addressed in the theory are the individual, the environment, health, and nursing. According to Henderson, individuals have basic needs that are components of health. They may require assistance to achieve health and independence, or assistance to achieve a peaceful death.

Detailed explanation-4: -Henderson’s Need Theory emphasizes the importance of patient independence so that the patient will continue to progress after being released from the hospital.

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