The patient is describing moderate incisional pain that was not relieved by the last dose of hydromorphone (Dilaudid) given 90 minutes earlier. The patient is not due for another dose of medication for another 2 1/2 hours

Question

The nurse repositions the patient, asks what type of music she likes, and puts on the music channel on the television, setting it to play that type of music. The nurse is attempting to utilize which health care model?
a. Health Belief Model
b. Health Promotion Model
c. Basic Human Needs Model
d. Holistic Health Model

Answer 1

ANS: D
The Holistic Health Model recognizes the natural healing abilities of the body and incorporates complementary and alternative interventions such as music therapy. The Health Belief Model addresses the relationship between a person's beliefs and behaviors. The Health Promotion Model notes that each person has unique personal characteristics and experiences that affect subsequent actions. The Basic Human Needs Model believes that the extent to which basic needs are met is a major factor in determining a person's level of health. Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a model that nurses use to understand the interrelationships of basic human needs.