While working on a postoperative unit,the nurse is applying elements of self-care theory,and is assisting a patient to attain and manage self-care in wound management.Which one of the following nursing pioneers developed this theory?
A) Florence Nightingale
B) Virginia Henderson
C) Dorothea Orem
D) Hildegard Peplau

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Dorothea Orem developed the Self-Care Deficit Theory, which focuses on the individual's ability to perform self-care activities. The theory suggests that individuals have a natural desire to care for themselves and that health professionals can assist patients to achieve self-care by providing education, support, and resources. In wound management, nurses can use Orem's theory to help patients learn how to care for their wounds independently, promoting independence and better outcomes.

While Working on a Postoperative Unit,the Nurse Is Applying Elements