Management of CareQuestion 11 of 120
A nurse is prioritizing care using Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Which client need should be met first?
a.A client's need for reassurance about surgery
b.A client's request to see the hospital chaplain
c.A client's difficulty maintaining a patent airway
d.A client's concern about the cost of care
Explanation
Physiological needs such as a patent airway are the base of Maslow's hierarchy and take priority over safety, love and belonging, esteem, and self-actualization needs.
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