Textbook Of Basic Nursing 11th Edition : Chapter 4 And 5 Already Passed

Hierarchy of Needs {Ans: Established by Maslow, the hierarchy categorizes human needs from the most basic vital needs, survival needs (necessary to life), up through higher-level needs such as beauty, love, and learning.}A teenaged client has been rescued from a fire and is to undergo surgery for severe burns on his hands. The client has been traumatized by the accident and is mentally unprepared for the surgery. How should the nurse encourage the client ? {Ans: The client must be made to feel safe and secure, both physically and emotionally, so that he can be comfortable enough to move on to meet other needs. He must feel free from harm, danger, and fear. Characteristics of safety include predictability, stability, and familiarity, as well as feeling safe and comfortable and trusting other people. The nurse should assist in removing threats to safety from the client's environment. The nurse can explain the surgical procedure to the client in advance, as well as any other treatments or medications. Such discussion can help the client feel safer, which will aid in postoperative recovery}What are the characteristics of a self-actualized person? {Ans: A self-actualized person is one who has reached his or