MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -The variables studied were 11 of the 14 basic human needs identified by Virginia Henderson: “breathe normally”, “eat and drink”, “eliminate body wastes” “movement”, “sleep and rest”, “dress and undress”, “temperature”, hygiene/skin”, “safety” and “communicate and learn”.

Detailed explanation-2: -Environment. Although the Need Theory did not explicitly define the environment, Henderson stated that maintaining a supportive environment conducive to health is one of her 14 activities for client assistance.

Detailed explanation-3: -Biography/Theory She postulated that the unique function of the nurse is to assist the clients, sick or well, in the performance of those activities contributing to health or its recovery, the clients would perform unaided if they had the necessary strength, will or knowledge.

Detailed explanation-4: -The four major concepts addressed in the theory are the individual, the environment, health, and nursing. According to Henderson, individuals have basic needs that are components of health. They may require assistance to achieve health and independence, or assistance to achieve a peaceful death.