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HEALTH OF THE INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY
1. Why is it important for the nurse to understand basic human needs?
2. When Abraham Maslow developed the "Hierarchy of Basic Human Needs," he determined something was a basic need if it meets 6 characteristics. What are the characteristics?
3. Look at the list above. What behaviors might you see in a client if the basic needs are not being met?
4. Label the triangle with the name and number of each level of the Maslow's Hierarchy of needs.
Fundamentals of Nursing
NF 01 - Nature of Clients
5. For each physiologic need, state why it is important for this need to be met.
Oxygen
Water
Food
Temperature
Elimination
Sexuality
Physical Activity
Rest
6. For each of the components of Safety and Security needs, describe ways in which the nurse assists the client to meet these needs.
Physical Safety and Security Emotional Safety and Security
7. What behaviors are included in the meeting of Love and Belonging needs?
8. List nursing actions/interventions that assist the client to meet Love and Belonging needs
9. What behaviors are included in the meeting of Self-Esteem needs?
Fundamentals of Nursing
NF 01 - Nature of Clients
10. List nursing actions/interventions that assist the client to meet Self-Esteem needs.
11. After reading about Self Actualization needs, do you think anyone ever achieves self- actualization? Explain.
12. What nursing actions/interventions may assist clients to move toward self-actualization?
13. Define the following by describing the relationship between the individuals in the family
group
Family
Nuclear Family
Extended Family
Blended Family
Single-Parent Family
Cohabitating Family
14. For each of the functions of the family describe the task(s) that occur within the family to achieve the function.
A. Physical
B. Economic
C. Reproductive
D. Affective and coping
E. Socialization
15. List the four rationales, set forth by Friedman and associates, for involving the family in the nursing care of a client.