A nurse recognizes that a homeless patient must walk great distances to obtain food. What kind of need does this patient demonstrate?
a. Health-deviation need
b. Developmental need
c. Universal need
d. Health continuum need
Question 2
A patient has had no visitors for the 2 weeks he has been on your unit. The patient seems dejected and insists on having his few belongings in sight at all times. The nurse realizes that he may be experiencing what kind of need?
a. Health-deviation need
b. Developmental need
c. Universal need
d. Health continuum need
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Patient teaching: heart assessment
Sample new patient registration form.
A physical therapist exercising the patient’s leg in a physical therapy department.
A medical assistant helps a patient walk with a gait belt.