Asked by Braylyn Boutte on Sep 26, 2024
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A nurse is using Maslow's hierarchy to prioritize care for an anxious patient that is not eating and will not see family members. Which area should the nurse address first\bold{first}first ?
A) Anxiety
B) Not eating
C) Mental health
D) Not seeing family members
Maslow's Hierarchy
A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow, which suggests that people are motivated to fulfill basic needs before moving on to other, more advanced needs, forming a hierarchy.
Not Eating
The refusal or inability to consume food, which can lead to nutritional deficiencies and other health issues.
Anxiety
A mental health condition characterized by feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities.
- Prioritize patient care based on established health care theories and models.
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AM
Aaliyah Mercedes1 day ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
According to Maslow, in all cases an emergent physiological need takes precedence over a higher-level need. Nutrition is a physiological need and should be addressed first. Anxiety, mental health, and not seeing family members are all higher-level needs.
Learning Objectives
- Prioritize patient care based on established health care theories and models.