Using Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which patient should the nurse assess first?
a. Complains of pain of 6 on a scale of 1 to 10
b. Crying after receiving a terminal diagnosis
c. Disoriented and agitated
d. Waiting for discharge teaching
C
According to Maslow, basic needs such as food, water, shelter, and safety are the priority before other needs can be met. The nurse should see the disoriented agitated patient first, because this patient has immediate safety concerns. The patient in pain should be seen next because this is a physiological need. The patient crying and the patient waiting for discharge instructions certainly need the nurse's attention, but safety comes first.
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