Using Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, Which Patient Should the Nurse

question 13

Multiple Choice

Using Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which patient should the nurse assess first?

• A) Complains of pain of 6 on a scale of 1 to 10
• B) Crying after receiving a terminal diagnosis
• C) Disoriented and agitated
• D) Waiting for discharge teaching

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