. A nurse administers insulin to a diabetic patient via an insulin pump. Based on the NCLEX® examination, this action would fall under which of the categories of client needs?
A) Safe effective care environment
B) Health promotion and maintenance
C) Psychosocial integrity
D) Physiological integrity
Ans: D
The client needs category of physiological integrity encompasses nursing actions
that address a client's physical needs and the treatment of illness. Administration of medication
is not normally considered a health promotion activity, an aspect of psychosocial integrity, or a
demonstration of safety measures.
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