Betty Neuman's Systems Model for nursing emphasizes the holistic aspects of nursing from a systems-based perspective. Which of the following is not an example of the clinical application of this theory?
A) Caring for the patient at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of care
B) Evaluating patient stability
C) Focusing on the nurse-patient relationship
D) Evaluating the effect of stressors on the patient

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Focusing on the nurse-patient relationship is the focus of Hildegard Peplau's Theory of Interpersonal Relations. Caring for the patient at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of care; evaluating patient stability; and evaluating the effect of stressors on the patient are examples of the clinical application of Neuman's theory. The Neuman's Systems Model focuses on responses of patient systems to actual or potential stressors and uses primary, secondary, and tertiary nursing interventions for optimal wellness.

Betty Neuman's Systems Model for Nursing Emphasizes the Holistic Aspects