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Four patients are waiting to be assessed. Which patient should the nurse see first?
A. Patient who feels lonely
B. Patient afraid of falling
C. Patient with BP 84/50, HR 120, pale and dizzy
D. Patient who lacks confidence
What is C — the patient with BP 84/50, HR 120, pale and dizzy?
What is the third level from the bottom of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
Love & Belonging
It is concluded that humans need to be needed. True or False
True; according to love & belonging, humans need to have a sense of family and friendship.
A patient has a psychosocial concern, but suddenly develops severe difficulty breathing. Which problem takes priority?
What is the physiological problem/difficulty breathing?
Jenny has a desire to accomplish all of her goals and become the most she can. What level of Maslow's does she fall under?
Self-actualization
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs was first introduced in a paper written by Maslow called "A Theory of Human Motivation".
True
Put these needs in order from highest priority to lowest priority:
Esteem
Physiological
Self-Actualization
Safety
Love/Belonging
What is Physiological → Safety → Love/Belonging → Esteem → Self-Actualization?
What level of Maslow's would a victim of child abuse fall under?
Safety
According to the pyramid, one would strive for love before they would strive for security.
False; according to the pyramid, safety is more important than love/belonging.
Patient Scenario
Mrs. Williams is 76 and admitted after a fall.
She reports severe pain.
She becomes dizzy when sitting up.
She is afraid she will fall again.
Her daughter hasn't visited.
She says, "I don't think I'll ever be independent again."
She wants to learn exercises that will help her return to normal activities.Question:
What should the nurse be most concerned about FIRST, and why?
The patient's dizziness, because it may indicate an immediate physiological problem and creates an immediate safety concern.
Who was Abraham Maslow?
A psychologist.
Which LEVELS Maslow's hierarchy would a teenage girl suffering from self-esteem issues and also troubles with her friends fall under? (You must answer both correctly to get the points)
Esteem and Love & Belonging
It is likely that a person will skip levels of the pyramid, such as going from stage one to stage three.
False; In order to go up the pyramid you must increase one level at a time.
Mr. Davis is a 72-year-old patient who was admitted to the hospital yesterday.
When you enter his room, you notice the issue below.You have time to address ONE concern first.
❓ Question 1 — What should the nurse address FIRST?
A. Help Mr. Davis feel less lonely.
B. Encourage Mr. Davis to talk about losing his independence.
C. Help Mr. Davis get something to eat and drink and address his feeling of being cold.
D. Tell Mr. Davis that he should try to walk so he doesn't lose his independence.
C. Help Mr. Davis get something to eat and drink and address his feeling of being cold.
Physiological Needs