During the Initial Gathering of Data, a Patient Reveals a Weight

question 21

Multiple Choice

During the initial gathering of data, a patient reveals a weight loss of 17 lb since the death of his spouse 5 weeks earlier.He says that he is not sleeping and has no appetite.What category of unmet needs should be considered by the nurse according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

• A) Physiologic
• B) Safety and security
• C) Love and belonging
• D) Self-actualization

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