A college professor seen 6 months after prostate surgery tells the nurse about getting two holes in one at the local golf course in 3 months. The professor is thrilled to be involved in activities that are important in his personal life
Based on Maslow hierarchy of needs, which need is of highest priority for this individual that the nurse needs to communicate in the client chart? A) Need for shelter and freedom from harm and danger
B) Need for affection, feeling of belonging, and meaningful relations with others
C) Need to be well thought of by oneself as well as by others
D) Need to be self-fulfilled, learn, create, understand, and experience one's potential
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The lowest level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs must be met before achieving higher levels of needs. In this case, the lowest level of need that has to be addressed first is the need for shelter and freedom from harm and danger before being able to fulfill love, affection, belonging, self-esteem, or self-actualization needs.
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