The nurse is prioritizing the care of a client who has diagnoses of uncontrolled diabetes and may have the left foot amputated related to a nonhealing ulcer. What need would the nurse place at the lowest level while prioritizing this client's care?
A) Physiologic needs
B) Safety and security needs
C) Love and belonging needs
D) Self-actualization needs
D
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Self-actualization needs are the fifth and last level. Physiologic needs are the first level, safety and security needs are the second level, and love and belonging needs are the third level.
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