A registered nurse is prioritizing his care for four patients on his shift. Which of the patients should he see first?
A. 44-year-old woman 1 day postoperative
B. 64-year-old man who had a stroke 2 days ago
C. 56-year-old woman with acute asthma
D. 67-year-old man with a fractured hip
C
According to Maslow, meet the patient's physiological needs such as oxygen, food, water, sleep, and elimination first. After meeting the physiological needs, meet the patient's higher-level needs of safety, security, belonging, esteem, and self-actualization.
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