In considering Maslow's hierarchy as one method to establish priorities of care for a group of clients, which client should the nurse provide care for first?
a. A postoperative client who complains of moderate pain.
b. A client who needs her dentures cleaned so she can eat breakfast.
c. A client with a total hip replacement who is sitting in the chair and wants help back to bed.
d. A client with pneumonia who is complaining of difficulty breathing.
ANS: D
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