The SP/VN reviewing for the NCLEX-PN examination should study based on an understanding that the category of patient need that is most heavily tested is
a. the clinical problem-solving process.
b. safe, effective care environment.
c. health promotion and maintenance.
d. physiological integrity.
ANS: D
The physiological integrity category of client needs includes basic care and comfort, pharmacological therapies, reduction of risk potential, and physiological adaptation. It comprises 41% to 65% of the questions. Questions from the other three categories make up the remainder of the test. The clinical problem-solving process is not a category of patient needs.
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