The nurse applies Maslow's hierarchy of needs to what aspect of care?
1. Judging the patient's behavior
2. Improving the skillfulness of care
3. Understanding the patient's behavior
4. Improving communication skills
ANS: 3
Maslow's hierarchy of needs allows the nurse to understand the patient's behavior by recognizing the level of need from which the patient is operating.
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