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What is the first stage of the general adaptation syndrome? ALARM - Fight or flight, cortisol
and adrenaline are released
What is the second stage of the general adaptation syndrome? RESISTANCE - Rest and
digest, sustained release of hormones
What is the third stage of the general adaptation syndrome? EXHAUSTION - Resources
depleted, illness/injury/death
Who does nursing theory originate from? Florence Nightingale
Where does theory come from? Theory in general comes from Ancient Greece --> It is
important to understand that social sciences have been using theory for a long time, and
nursing borrowed different theories from these disciplines
Metaparadigm Concepts identifying the phenomena of central interest to a discipline
Theory Set of interrelated concepts that present a systemic way to view a phenomenon
Proposition Expressions of relational statements that create linkages between and among
concepts
Assumption Accepted truths that are fundamental to a theory
Metaparadigm: Person Recipient of nursing care
Metaparadigm: Nursing Level of wellness, illness, or well-being
,Metaparadigm: Health Anywhere nursing is performed
Metaparadigm: Environment The care itself, goals, pursuit of health;
Internal = food, water, etc.
External = lights, room, etc.
Compassion Empathy for the client's experience, desire to alleviate suffering, acting in the
best interest of others
Ex: Showing you care for the client through actions and words
Competence Knowledge, skill, and attitude
Ex: Performing a skill, demonstrating that you know what you are doing
Presence Intentional moments with clients
Ex: Engaging and being with the client physically and emotionally to show support
Empowerment Client encouraged to identify own health needs
Ex: Encouraging the patient and providing advice to empower the patient
Ethical Pattern of Knowing Following the code of ethics, listen closely, advocate for the
patient
, Ex: Honestly vs. withholding information, science vs. spirituality
Empirical Pattern of Knowing Science of nursing, facts, observations, practice
Ex: Nurses learn how to find veins, insert IV fluids/Rx., check VS, give immunizations
Personal Pattern of Knowing Inner awareness, knowing self, perceiving feelings and biases,
reflection
Ex: Nurses assess biases before entering the room of a patient
Aesthetic Pattern of Knowing Art of nursing, reflects the nurses perception of the client,
their needs in the situation, knowing what to do with conscious deliberation/intuition/insight,
expressed in dialogue and actions
Ex: Use of music to create a sense of calm
Praxis Global care, beyond the isolated performance of tasks
Henderson's 14 Components of Basic Nursing Care Breathe normally, eat and drink,
eliminate body wastes, move and maintain desirable posture, sleep and rest, suitable clothes,
body temperature within normal range, body cleaned and well groomed, avoid environmental
dangers, communicate openly, worship according to one's faith, work for sense of
accomplishment, recreational activities, learn and discover to satisfy curiosity
Henderson: How does the nurse act as a substitute? Doing for the client what they cannot
do
What is the first stage of the general adaptation syndrome? ALARM - Fight or flight, cortisol
and adrenaline are released
What is the second stage of the general adaptation syndrome? RESISTANCE - Rest and
digest, sustained release of hormones
What is the third stage of the general adaptation syndrome? EXHAUSTION - Resources
depleted, illness/injury/death
Who does nursing theory originate from? Florence Nightingale
Where does theory come from? Theory in general comes from Ancient Greece --> It is
important to understand that social sciences have been using theory for a long time, and
nursing borrowed different theories from these disciplines
Metaparadigm Concepts identifying the phenomena of central interest to a discipline
Theory Set of interrelated concepts that present a systemic way to view a phenomenon
Proposition Expressions of relational statements that create linkages between and among
concepts
Assumption Accepted truths that are fundamental to a theory
Metaparadigm: Person Recipient of nursing care
Metaparadigm: Nursing Level of wellness, illness, or well-being
,Metaparadigm: Health Anywhere nursing is performed
Metaparadigm: Environment The care itself, goals, pursuit of health;
Internal = food, water, etc.
External = lights, room, etc.
Compassion Empathy for the client's experience, desire to alleviate suffering, acting in the
best interest of others
Ex: Showing you care for the client through actions and words
Competence Knowledge, skill, and attitude
Ex: Performing a skill, demonstrating that you know what you are doing
Presence Intentional moments with clients
Ex: Engaging and being with the client physically and emotionally to show support
Empowerment Client encouraged to identify own health needs
Ex: Encouraging the patient and providing advice to empower the patient
Ethical Pattern of Knowing Following the code of ethics, listen closely, advocate for the
patient
, Ex: Honestly vs. withholding information, science vs. spirituality
Empirical Pattern of Knowing Science of nursing, facts, observations, practice
Ex: Nurses learn how to find veins, insert IV fluids/Rx., check VS, give immunizations
Personal Pattern of Knowing Inner awareness, knowing self, perceiving feelings and biases,
reflection
Ex: Nurses assess biases before entering the room of a patient
Aesthetic Pattern of Knowing Art of nursing, reflects the nurses perception of the client,
their needs in the situation, knowing what to do with conscious deliberation/intuition/insight,
expressed in dialogue and actions
Ex: Use of music to create a sense of calm
Praxis Global care, beyond the isolated performance of tasks
Henderson's 14 Components of Basic Nursing Care Breathe normally, eat and drink,
eliminate body wastes, move and maintain desirable posture, sleep and rest, suitable clothes,
body temperature within normal range, body cleaned and well groomed, avoid environmental
dangers, communicate openly, worship according to one's faith, work for sense of
accomplishment, recreational activities, learn and discover to satisfy curiosity
Henderson: How does the nurse act as a substitute? Doing for the client what they cannot
do
