PhysioIogical Integrity

The nurse promotes physical health and wellness by providing care and comfort, reducing client risk potential, and managing health alterations. Basic Care and Comfort: the nurse provides comfort and assistance in the performance of activities of daily living. Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies: the nurse provides care related to the administration of medications and parenteral therapies. Reduction of Risk Potential: the nurse reduces the likelihood that clients will develop complications or health problems related to existing conditions, treatments, or procedures. Physiological Adaptation: the nurse manages and provides care for clients with acute, chronic, or life-threatening physical health conditions.