This book seeks to define nursing at a management or administrative level. Using the widely regarded Orem self-care deficit model to provide a nursing focus, the authors explore the nursing needs of populations, the roles and functions of advanced practice nursing administration, and the administrative structures, processes and outcomes that facilitate nursing practice.

Appendix 8C: Excerpt from a Classification System Developed in an Acute Care Setting

Appendix 8C: Excerpt from a Classification System Developed in an Acute Care Setting

Appendix 8C: Excerpt from a classification system developed in an acute care setting

Lifestyle and Family

  • The patient has a history of having been responsible for his/her own care, having coped successfully with stress situations, and/or having a positive attitude toward his/her health. There is a positive family social support. Sexuality needs are met. Family demonstrates ability to cope with patient illness.
  • Patient has slight difficulty in coping with illness. Individual lifestyle impacts on ability to care for self. Family requires minimal assistance and/or support in coping with the patient's illness.
  • Patient is limited in his/her ability to care for self due to pain, preoccupation, or stress of illness. There is impairment of ...
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