The nurse is caring for mr. selfcart postoperatively. he is unable to feed himself and complete basic activities of daily living. the nurse does catheter care and changes the surgical dressing, as well as assisting with feeding and hygiene. the nurse could be basing her care on the conceptual model of

The correct answer for this question is the Orem conceptual Model of Nursing. The Orem model is considered to be the model of healthcare in nursing, wherein nurses cope up with the deficit of a patient, such as being unable to do daily activities, like hygiene, eating and self-treating of wounds. The Orem model helps the patient's attain healthcare satisfaction as the nurses provide their needs.