The document summarizes Ida Jean Orlando's nursing theory. Some key points:
- Orlando believed the nurse's role is to discover and meet the patient's immediate need for help. However, the patient's presenting behavior may not represent their true need.
- The theory involves the nurse assessing the patient through perception of verbal and non-verbal cues, thoughts about the perception, and feelings engendered. This helps identify the patient's distress and needed help.
- Nursing actions should be deliberative, directly exploring needs with the patient, or automatic, not focused on the patient's needs. The nurse must evaluate if actions met the patient's needs by observing outcomes like relief from distress.
- Orlando