Virginia henderson (1897-1996)

Virginia henderson

The nurse is temporarily the consciousness of the unconscious, the love of life for the suicidal, the leg of the amputee, the eyes of the newly blind, a means of locomotion for the infant, knowledge and confidence for the mother, the mouthpiece for those too weak or withdrawn to speak and so on.14 FUNDAMENTAL NEEDS THEORY1

a complete and independent being with biological, sociological and spiritual components

PERSON2

the ability to perform independently the 14 basic needs

HEALTH3

Health is basic to human functioning and that promotion of health is more important than care of the sick.

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the aggregate of the external conditions and influences affecting the life and development of an organism -WebsterENVIRONMENT5

the effects of 7 components (light, temperature, air movement, atmospheric pressure, proper waste disposal, absence of injurious chemicals, cleanliness of surroundings) on the life and development of a person

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The unique function of the nurse is to assist the individual, sick or well, in the performance of activities contributing to health or its recovery.

NURSING714 fundamental needs814 FUNDAMENTAL NEEDS OF HUMANS

breathe normally

eat and drink adequately

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eliminate body wastes

move and maintain desirable postures

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sleep and restselect suitable clothes

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keep the body clean & well groomed ; protect the integument

maintain bodytemperature

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avoid dangers in the environment and avoid injuring others

communicate with others1314 FUNDAMENTAL NEEDS OF HUMANS

work in such a way that there is a sense of accomplishmentworship according to ones faith

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play or participate in various forms of recreation

learn, discover, satisfy curiosityHEALTH & DEVELOPMENT

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