The nurse, in collaboration with the patient's family, is determining priorities related to the care of the patient. The nurse explains that it is important to consider the urgency of specific problems when setting priorities
What provides the best framework for prioritizing patient problems?
A) Availability of hospital resources
B) Family member statements
C) Maslow's hierarchy of needs
D) The nurse's skill set
Ans: C
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Maslow's hierarchy of needs provides a useful framework for prioritizing problems, with the first level given to meeting physical needs of the patient. Availability of hospital resources, family member statements, and nursing skill do not provide a framework for prioritization of patient problems, though each may be considered.
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