« previous next »

Author Question: A nurse recognizes that a homeless patient must walk great distances to obtain food. What kind of ... (Read 65 times)

joblessjake

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 555
on: Jul 17, 2018
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


deja

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 332
Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Human neurons are so small that they require a microscope in order to be seen. However, some neurons can be up to 3 feet long, such as those that extend from the spinal cord to the toes.

Did you know?

Despite claims by manufacturers, the supplement known as Ginkgo biloba was shown in a study of more than 3,000 participants to be ineffective in reducing development of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in older people.

Did you know?

Dogs have been used in studies to detect various cancers in human subjects. They have been trained to sniff breath samples from humans that were collected by having them breathe into special tubes. These people included 55 lung cancer patients, 31 breast cancer patients, and 83 cancer-free patients. The dogs detected 54 of the 55 lung cancer patients as having cancer, detected 28 of the 31 breast cancer patients, and gave only three false-positive results (detecting cancer in people who didn't have it).

Did you know?

A seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances you will get seasonal influenza and spread it to others.

Did you know?

If you use artificial sweeteners, such as cyclamates, your eyes may be more sensitive to light. Other factors that will make your eyes more sensitive to light include use of antibiotics, oral contraceptives, hypertension medications, diuretics, and antidiabetic medications.

Sharing patient information with colleagues is an important nursing role Sharing patient information with colleagues is an important nursing role
Mammography. (a) A health-care professional assists the patient to ensure the breast is placed ideal Mammography. (a) A health-care professional assists the patient to ensure the breast is placed ideal
A nurse communicates with her non–English-speaking patient through an interpreter A nurse communicates with her non–English-speaking patient through an interpreter
Patient education Patient education
Position of patient to assess jugular vein distention Position of patient to assess jugular vein distention
Patient diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Periodontal examination revealed deep periodontal ... Patient diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Periodontal examination revealed deep periodontal ...
Video: Pericarditis

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library