Human Needs Theory Case Study Reflective Journal

Human Needs Theory Case Study Reflective Journal

Mr. Duran is a diabetic male who has been instructed by his physician that he needs to start insulin for his diabetes, however, he does not know how, and does not recall receiving any appointment or instructions. After being referred to the nurse educator, the nurse interviews Mr. Duran and learns that he is confused by the insulin syringes and has limited vision; therefore his wife administers his insulin. The nurse educator also learns that Mr. Duran’s daughter was recently found murdered in her apartment building and he is now caring for her child. The two theories that are most related to this case study, and which will be helpful for the nurse educator to use in order to assess Mr. Duran and develop a care plan would be the Neuman systems model and Orem’s self-care deficit nursing theory. Neuman’s theory focuses on the human needs of protection or relief from stress (McEwen, & Wills, 2014). Orem’s self-care deficit theory states “in order to survive and thrive, humans need to engage in continuous