According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which nursing diagnosis should take priority over the others?
a. altered nutrition, less than body requirements related to difficulty swallowing
b. risk for poisoning related to exposure to chemicals in the workplace
c. ineffective individual coping related to uncertainty of course of disease and treatment
d. deficient knowledge related to lack of interest in learning
A
According to Maslow, basic needs such as oxygen, water, and food take priority over all other issues.
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