patient scenarios/ interventions
Mabel expresses feeling of loneliness and isolation after moving to a new city. According to Maslow's Hierarchy, which need is most impacted?
Love/ Belonging
Love/Belonging needs include the human need for social interaction and meaningful relationships.
True
A nurse is caring for 75-year-old Richard, in a long-term care facility. He often refuses group activities and eats meals alone. Which nursing action best addresses the patient’s love and belonging need?
A. Encourage increased protein intake at each meal
B. Invite the patient to join a group activity and introduce him to other residents
C. Administer an antidepressant
D. Ignore him all day
B. Invite the patient to join a group activity and introduce him to other residents
Mr.Bernard has been hospitalized for several weeks. He feels cut off from his family and friends. He states "They've probably forgotten about me". Which need of Maslow's Hierarchy does this demonstrate?
love/ belonging
Achieving self-actualization is possible without fulfilling love/belonging needs
False
A nurse sees that teenage patient, Leane, recovering from surgery, uses social media to connect with friends and asks for visits from classmates. Which statement by the nurse best recognizes Leane's love and belonging need?
A. “Let’s limit visitors so you can get more rest.”
B. “It’s great that your friends are visiting; it’s important to stay connected.”
C. “You need to focus more on your physical therapy right now.”
D. “Your phone use should be reduced to avoid distractions.”
B. “It’s great that your friends are visiting; it’s important to stay connected.”
Agatha is a new mother and she said she feels disconnected with her baby and she isn't a good mother. What nursing interventions could help Agatha?
- Encourage bonding time (skin to skin)
- Involve her partner for support
- Refer her to postpartum support group
Love and belonging needs can be met ONLY through romantic relationships
False
60-year-old patient, Barbra, expresses feeling “lonely and unwanted” after a recent divorce. Which nursing diagnosis most accurately addresses the patient’s love and belonging need?
A. Impaired Social Interaction related to loneliness.
B. Ineffective Coping related to financial stress.
C. Risk for Falls related to weakness.
D. Powerlessness related to chronic illness.
A. Impaired Social Interaction related to loneliness.
Mrs. Agnes is recovering from abdominal surgery. Her family lives out of state and she feels she is lonely and sad all the time. What are some nursing interventions that could help Mrs.Agnes?
- Set up calls or video chats with family
- Therapeutic Communication
- Support groups
Love and belonging needs are less important than healing and recovery
false
A nurse is caring for widowed patient, Geraldine, who recently moved to assisted living. Which nursing intervention best helps meet the Geraldine's love and belonging need?
A. Encourage the patient to attend a group meal or community event.
B. Ensure the patient’s call light is within reach.
C. Keep the patient’s room well lit at night.
D. Offer the patient a snack before bedtime.
A. Encourage the patient to attend a group meal or community event.
A 76 year old patient, Mrs.Bernadette, was admitted to a longterm care facility for a hip fracture. She stays in her room most hours of the day and does not participate in any activities. How could we help Mrs. Bernadette?
- Encourage one on one communication
- Consistent caregivers
- Involve patient decision making
true
During shift change, a nurse overhears a patient telling another, “I feel like the staff really cares about me here.” According to Maslow’s hierarchy, this statement suggests which need is being met?
A. Physiological
B. Safety and Security
C. Love and Belonging
D. Self-Esteem
C. Love and belonging