Which Statement by the Patient Indicates a Teaching Need

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which statement by the patient indicates a teaching need?

• A) "I use bobby pins to remove excessive ear wax."
• B) "I use soap and a warm cloth to clean the outside of my ear."
• C) "My doctor sometimes gives me oil drops for my ears."
• D) "I never use Q-Tips."

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Definitions:

Lower-order Needs

Basic physiological and safety needs at the bottom levels of Maslow’s hierarchy, which must be satisfied before higher-level needs can be addressed.

Maslow

Refers to Abraham Maslow, a psychologist known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a theory in psychology that prioritizes human needs from basic to self-fulfillment.

Physiological

Relating to the functions and processes that occur within living organisms, especially in terms of how they support life and health.

Esteem

The regard in which an individual or entity is held by others; often related to respect and admiration.