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abern · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which behavior from a nurse indicates the nurse is using Nightingale's theory to plan nursing care?

a. Knows all about the disease processes affecting patients
b. Focuses on medication administration and treatments
c. Thinks about the patients and patients' environments
d. Considers nursing knowledge and medicine the same

Question 2

Upon assessment, the nurse notices that the patient's respirations have increased, and the tip of the nose and earlobes are becoming cyanotic. The nurse finds that the patient's pulse rate is over 100 beats per minute.

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which patient need should the nurse address first?
a. Self-esteem
b. Physiological
c. Self-actualization
d. Love and belonging

akemokai · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Nightingale's theory provides nurses with a way to think about patients and their environment. Nightingale's concept of the environment was the focus of nursing care, and her firm conviction was that nursing knowledge is distinct from medical knowledge. Nightingale did not view nursing as limited to the administration of medications and treatments.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Maslow's hierarchy is useful in setting patient priorities. Basic physiological and safety needs are usually the first priority. After the physiological and safety needs are met, the nurse can move to love and belonging, self-esteem, and self-actualization.