The Neuman Systems Model- Lathessia Brown

In the Neuman model the client can be defined as any system that interacts with

• the environment

• the nurse

Because Neuman believes the client to be open, the relationship of the client to the environment is

• reciprocal

• loving

• nurturing

The client is influenced by the environment

• true

• false

The outer ring is known as the

• flexible line of defense

• ring around the collar

The normal line of defense (NLD) is

• the client's usual state of Canada

• the usual state of wellness

The internal environment is also called

• a warm place to have a cup of coffee

• intrapersonal

The external environment consists of influences

• of your friends

• of an interpersonal, or extrapersonal nature

The term "reconstitution" in Neumans' model refers to

• renewing wedding vows

• the process of returning to a wellness state

Interventions are based on

• calling the police

• the degree of reaction

• attending AA meetings

Extrapersonal stressors are

• internal reactions

• external environment interaction forces occurring outside the boundary of the client at distal range

• not real