Asked by Jaqui Gonzalez on Sep 26, 2024

The patient is reporting moderate incisional pain that was not relieved by the last dose of pain medication. The patient is not due for another dose of medication for another 2 1/2 hours. The nurse repositions the patient, asks what type of music the patient likes, and sets the television to the channel playing that type of music. Which health care model is the nurse using?

A) Health belief model
B) Holistic health model
C) Health promotion model
D) Maslow's hierarchy of needs

Holistic Health Model

An approach to healthcare that considers the complete physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being of the person.

Incisional Pain

Pain that occurs directly at the site of a surgical incision, often as a result of tissue damage and inflammation during the surgical procedure.

Pain Medication

Drugs or substances used to alleviate discomfort and pain, ranging from over-the-counter analgesics to prescription opioids.

  • Understand and apply different health care frameworks in treating patients.