When a nurse assesses a family, which family task has the highest priority for healthy family functioning?
a. Allocation of family resources
b. Physical maintenance and safety
c. Maintenance of order and authority
d. Reproduction of new family members
ANS: B
Physical and safety needs have greater importance in Maslow's hierarchy than other needs.
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