A nurse is providing counseling services to flood victims who are staying in a shelter. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, on what category should the nurse focus in order to provide effective assistance?
1. Physiological
2. Self-actualization
3. Safety and security
4. Love and belonging
Answer: 3
Explanation: Safety and security include emotional and physical security in home, neighboring, and work environments. Until these needs are met, higher order needs cannot be addressed. The services at the shelter provide for the physiological needs of food and housing. The needs of love and belonging and self-actualization must follow meeting more basic needs.
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