Neuman's Systems Model: Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Preventions (Essay Sample)

Neuman's Systems Model
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Neuman's definitions
The first type of prevention is primary prevention. He describes this prevention as the one that occurs before a system reacts to the stressor. The second type of prevention is the secondary prevention CITATION Neu00 \l 1033 (Neuman, 2000). Neuman describes it as the type of prevention which occurs after the system has reacted to the stressor and replicates symptoms which can be identified through observation. The third type of prevention is the tertiary prevention. It occurs after the system has responded in the secondary prevention level.
Novalee primary preventions can be stated as the visit to the doctor, nurse practitioner or midwife. Also counseling on vitamins preparation for labor and delivery and staying health and what to expect when you are expecting. Secondary preventions are such as support by the nurse on food and shelter. Meeting the basic survival needs to prevent her and her baby from suffering. Tertiary prevention includes nursing interventions to her and her baby, provision of balanced food. Teaching on breastfeeding techniques and immunization is offered.
Priority topics
The main first two priority topics for teaching for Novalee are on physiological and survival need. These teachings can be observed beginning of the movie. Priorities for the topics on long term demands are wellness and self-care techniques. These teachings are long term and they can be useful to Novalee and her daughter.
Intra, Inter and extrapersonal stressors
Intrapersonal stressors which Novalee face are pregnancy, fear and feeling abandoned by her mother and her boyfriend. Interpersonal stressor which Novalee is facing are such as job, mothering relationship with Forney, Lexi, her sister, husband and daughter. Extrap...