You are the supervising nurse in a physical rehabilitation center that has the philosophy that clients have the need to cope with their disabilities and its limitations are the result of a discrepancy between the client's abilities and the limitations of the physical and social environment within which the client lives. Which model of disability is this philosophy based on?

Sucking provides the infant with a sense of security and comfort. It also is an outlet for releasing tension. The infant should not be discouraged from sucking on the pacifier. Fussiness after feeding may indicate that the infant's appetite is not satisfied. Sucking is not manipulative in the sense of seeking parental attention.

A client tells the nurse that her bra fits more snugly at certain times of the month and she is concerned this may be a sign of breast cancer. The best response for the nurse is to explain that:

An infant is born with facial abnormalities, growth retardation, mental retardation, and vision abnormalities. These abnormalities are probably caused by maternal:

A client with a diagnosis of chronic heart failure is prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following signs of toxicity?