Which of the following patient problems is given the highest priority by the nurse using Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
a. Anxiety related to fear of the hospital
b. Ineffective airway clearance related to retained secretions
c. Fluid volume excess related to third spacing of fluid (edema)
d. Ineffective thermoregulation related to fever
ANS: B
A
Psychological safety is a not higher level need than oxygenation.
B
The need for oxygen is one of the most basic needs according to Maslow's hierarchy.
C
Although fluid volume excess related to third spacing of fluid (edema) concerns a basic need, it is not as life threatening as lack of oxygen.
D
Although ineffective thermoregulation related to fever concerns a basic need, it is not as life threatening as lack of oxygen.
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