A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with pancreatitis. Which of the following is a priority need for nursing management?
A) Acute pain in the abdomen
B) Depression due to recurrent symptoms
C) Inability to take care of family
D) Lack of self-confidence
A
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Acute pain in the abdomen is a physiologic need of the client that receives attention on a priority basis. According to Maslow's hierarchy of human needs, physiologic needs are the most important. These needs are to be fulfilled before seeking to fulfill the other needs. The needs for safety and security, love and belonging, esteem and self-esteem, and self-actualization can only be met if the basic physiologic needs are fulfilled.
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