The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is Recovering

question 5

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who is recovering from abdominal surgery. Which goal should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?

• A) The client will verbalize pain relief using an intensity rating in 1 hour.
• B) The client will state that they feel fine in 1 hour.
• C) The nurse will observe fewer signs of pain in the client's every 1 hour.
• D) The nurse will re-evaluate the client's pain level every 1 hour.

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Definitions:

Fromm's Needs

A concept developed by Erich Fromm, emphasizing societal and individual needs that drive personality development, such as relatedness, transcendence, rootedness, sense of identity, and frame of orientation.

Maslow's Needs

Refers to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a motivational theory in psychology comprising a five-tier model of human needs, from basic (physiological) to advanced (self-actualization).

Holistic-Dynamic Theory

A theory suggesting individuals are unified beings who should be understood in terms of their dynamic relationships within a whole context, often emphasizing the importance of motivation and personal growth.

Maslow's Needs

A hierarchy of human needs proposed by Abraham Maslow, progressing from basic physical needs to complex psychological growth demands.