Which of the Following Patient Problems Is Given the Highest

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following patient problems is given the highest priority by the nurse using Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

• A) Anxiety related to fear of the hospital
• B) Ineffective airway clearance related to retained secretions
• C) Fluid volume excess related to third spacing of fluid (edema)
• D) Ineffective thermoregulation related to fever

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Rational System

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