Which of These Strategies Should Be a Priority When the Nurse

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of these strategies should be a priority when the nurse is planning care for a hypertensive patient who is uninsured?

• A) Follow evidence-based national guidelines.
• B) Assist with dietary changes as the first action.
• C) Teach about the impact of exercise on hypertension.
• D) Obtain less expensive antihypertensive medications.

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Definitions:

Lower-Order Needs

Basic human requirements such as physiological and safety needs that must be satisfied before higher-order needs can be addressed, according to Maslow's hierarchy.

Hygiene Factors

Elements related to job satisfaction which, if absent, can cause dissatisfaction, according to Herzberg's motivation-hygiene theory. They include aspects like working conditions and salary.

Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory

A motivation theory which suggests that there are two sets of factors that influence job satisfaction in the workplace: hygiene factors and motivators.

ERG Theory

A theory of human needs and motivation developed by Clayton Alderfer, which condenses Maslow's hierarchy into three core needs: Existence, Relatedness, and Growth.