According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the need to know and understand information is considered
a. a high-level need.
b. a low-level need.
c. a physiologic need.
d. not important in a critical care setting.
A
Experiencing the stress of a physiologic need requires immediate attention and is considered a lower level, immediate need. The need to know and understand is a high-level need and can only be met if no lower level needs require attention.
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