Nursing Case Study: General Systems Theory

The assigned case study revolves around the life and various changes that are occurring to Mrs. Smith. The goal is to plan an Advanced Practice Nursing care for her that is personalized and specific to her circumstances, stressors, strengths, support systems and goals. It is based on the assessment of her physiological, social, emotional systems. In order to accomplish the goals and objectives, the General Systems Theory will be utilized to assist and guide the APRN in assessing and recognizing the problems present in the various aspects of her life and formulating interventions that will assist, guide, and direct her towards resolutions, health, wellness, acceptance and overall positive actuality.
General Systems Theory is a theory that

In regard to her aging parents, the goal is to have the rest of the family help out in caring for them, therefore lessening her burden. As far as the impending divorce, the goal is to work things through with her spouse and not get divorced. One goal for both issues is open communication. The goal for the symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is pain control, adequate rest, relaxation and nutrition. It is geared toward having the patient manage them so that she can still function and not be incapacitated by the symptoms she may be

Outputs can change even with the slightest modification of any of the mentioned concepts. In this specific case study, the output may or not be the same as the equifinality, or it is currently still in progress therefore I cannot list them on this paper.
In summary, General Systems Theory is an applicable model that can be effectively used in assessing, itemizing, planning, setting goals and intervening for each patient and developing a care plan that is unique to them. I felt that the excerpt did not provide adequate information about the subject, Mrs. Smith, in order to fully exhibit and realize how useful a tool the General Systems Theory is in guiding the APRN’s assessment and