To help clients prevent risks or threats to their basic human needs, the nurse knows that the simple, most basic needs in Maslow's hierarchy of needs must be met. Several physiologic needs for all clients must be met
A client newly admitted to the unit has several basic physiologic needs that must be met. Which are the physiologic needs that must be included in the nursing care plan?
1 . Oxygen
2 . Food
3 . Water
4 . Shelter
5 . Elimination
A) 1, 2, 3, 4
B) 1, 2, 3, 5
C) 1, 3, 4, 5
D) 2, 3, 4, 5
B
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Need for oxygen, food, water, and elimination are essential physiologic needs. Need for shelter is a security and safety need, not a physiologic need.
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