A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia exhibits little spontaneous movement and demonstrates waxy flexibility. Which patient needs are of priority importance?

A) Self-esteem
B) Psychosocial
C) Physiological
D) Self-actualization

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Bryce Moore · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Physiological needs must be met to preserve life. A patient with waxy flexibility must be fed by hand or tube, toileted, given range-of-motion exercises, and so forth to preserve physiological integrity. Waxy flexibility may also precipitate a risk for falls; therefore, safety is a concern. Higher level needs are of lesser concern.

A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia exhibits little spontaneous movement and demonstrates waxy flexibility. Which patient needs are of priority importance?

A) Self-esteem
B) Psychosocial
C) Physiological
D) Self-actualization

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A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia exhibits little spontaneous movement and demonstrates waxy flexibility. Which patient needs are of priority importance?A) Self-esteemB) PsychosocialC) PhysiologicalD) Self-actualization

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A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia exhibits little spontaneous movement and demonstrates waxy flexibility. Which patient needs are of priority importance?

A) Self-esteem
B) Psychosocial
C) Physiological
D) Self-actualization