A nurse caring for a patient with severe burns limits unnecessary activity, maintains body temperature and supports adequate nutrition. Which principle of Levine's model is most directly applied?
Correct answer: A. Conservation of energy
- A. Conservation of energy
- B. Conservation of personal integrity
- C. Conservation of social integrity
- D. Conservation of structural integrity
Explanation
Conservation of energy helps the patient avoid unnecessary energy expenditure and supports healing. Structural integrity concerns preventing physical damage, while personal and social integrity concern identity and relationships.
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