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A Patient Experiences Pain After Undergoing Surgery

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A patient experiences pain after undergoing surgery. The nurse forms a mental image of pain based on the nurse's own experiences with pain. Which term describes this mental image?


Definitions:

Existence

The state or fact of living or being present.

Relatedness

A sense of connection or belonging to others, often considered a fundamental human need influencing motivation and mental health.

Growth

The process of increasing in size, amount, or importance.

Maslow's Hierarchy

A theory of psychological health predicated on fulfilling innate human needs in priority, culminating in self-actualization.

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