According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, Which Nursing Diagnosis Has

question 20

Multiple Choice

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which nursing diagnosis has the lowest priority for a client admitted to the intensive care unit with a diagnosis of congestive heart failure?

• A) Ineffective airway clearance
• B) Ineffective coping
• C) Impaired urinary elimination
• D) Risk for body image disturbance

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Definitions:

Cognitive Metaphor

A linguistic expression that allows for comprehension and experience about one idea, or conceptual domain, in terms of another.

Neural Impulse

The electrical signal transmitted along a neuron, facilitating the communication between the brain and different parts of the body.

Electrical Impulse

A rapid surge of electrical energy or power, which in biological systems, is how neurons communicate information.

Nervous System

The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, coordinating its actions and sensory information.