Ann, a community nurse, made an afternoon home visit with Susan and her father. After the death of her mother, Susan had growing concerns about her father living alone. I worry about my father all the time. He is becoming more forgetful and he has trouble seeing. Mom used to take care of him. I am not sleeping and I am irritable around him. Yesterday I shouted at him because he wouldn't let me help him with his laundry. I felt terrible! I am at my wits end! My brothers and sisters do not want to put dad in a nursing home but they are not willing to help out. As usual, they have left me with all the responsibility. I work part time and have two small children to care for. Susans father, Sam, sat quietly with tears filling his eyes. He was well nourished and well-groomed but would not make eye contact. Nurse Ann noticed that the house was clean and orderly. A tray in front of the TV had the remains of a ham sandwich and glass of ice tea. Mail was piled up, unopened on a small table near the front door. There was only one car in the driveway and the yard was in need of attention. 

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2. What questions does Orlandos theory guide the nurse to consider in caring for Susan and Sam?
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4. Develop a family plan of care from the perspective of Orlando.
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Explore the 1950 and 60s in the United States:

 

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2. Explore was happening in the United States during this time (culture, social, economics, struggles)
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4. What did nursing look like during this times (what are their job like, responsibilities, dress, autonomy, respect)
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6. What is the most influential accomplishment in nursing theory from the 1950s and 1960s?
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