The Nurse Performs an Initial Assessment of a Client's Physiologic

question 23

Multiple Choice

The nurse performs an initial assessment of a client's physiologic needs followed by assessment of higher-level needs.This is an example of:

• A)the body systems model
• B)functional health patterns
• C)the hierarchy of needs
• D)human response patterns

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Definitions:

Circulatory System

The body's system responsible for transporting blood, nutrients, gases, and waste products, and includes the heart and blood vessels.

Amphibian

A class of cold-blooded vertebrates that live both in water (as larvae or tadpoles) and on land (as adults), including frogs, toads, and salamanders.

Oxygen-rich

Describes an environment or substance containing high levels of oxygen, often associated with well-oxygenated blood and atmospheres conducive to aerobic life forms.

Oxygen-poor

A condition or environment where the concentration of oxygen is significantly lower than the average.