What are best described as the concepts, ideals, behaviors, and significant themes that give meaning to a person's life?

King: Imogene King developed the Theory of Goal Attainment, a nursing theory that focuses on the nurse and patient interacting to achieve goals.

Orem: Dorothea Orem developed the Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory, which emphasizes the patient's self-care needs.

Watson: Jean Watson developed the Theory of Human Caring, which emphasizes the importance of the nurse-patient relationship and the concept of caring in nursing practice.

Wellington-Smith: There is no widely known nursing theorist by this name, making it the correct answer for this question.

Use of systems theory.
Neuman's Health-Care Systems Model is based on the principles of systems theory. The model views individuals as open systems interacting with their environment. Health, illness, and wellness are influenced by dynamic interactions between the client and environmental stressors. This systems-based approach helps nurses understand the holistic nature of clients and their responses to stressors.

Behavior is the key to preventing illness.
This statement does not accurately represent Neuman's Health-Care Systems Model. While behavior and lifestyle choices can influence health, Neuman's model primarily emphasizes the dynamic interactions between individuals and their environment, considering stressors and their impact on the client's stability and well-being.

Nurse-centered rather than client-centered.
Neuman's model is client-centered. It focuses on the client's responses to environmental stressors and aims to assist clients in maintaining their optimal wellness within the context of their environment. It is not nurse-centered; instead, it empowers clients to actively participate in their own care.

Alteration of environmental stressors leads to health.
While addressing environmental stressors is a component of Neuman's model, it does not directly state that altering these stressors leads to health. The model emphasizes understanding the client's response to stressors and helping them achieve stability despite these stressors.