The nurse knows to make clinical priority decisions based on which hierarchy of needs?
What is an example of a self-esteem need found within Maslow’s hierarchy?
A float nurse comes to help in the emergency room and is triaging clients with an experienced nurse. The experienced nurse helps the float nurse understand that the client with which of the following is the priority?
The nurse is going over discharge paperwork with a client. While educating the client on decreasing risks of falls such as removing rugs and keeping walkways clear of clutter, the client starts to cry. The nurse discovers that the client is homeless. Which of the following should the nurse do for the client?
A nurse is caring for a client who will need bariatric surgery. According to Maslow’s hierarchy of Needs, which of the following client needs would be categorized in the love and belonging classification? Select all that apply.
The nurse is caring for a client who begins to push the call light multiple times. When the nurse enters the room, the client cannot recall why she has called for the nurse. Which of the following should the nurse do to ensure this client’s safety?
A nurse is starting a shift at the hospital and is considering which clients are highest priority to see first. Which of the following clients would be considered first priority? Select all that apply.
A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted to the hospital and is experiencing nausea. The nurse suspects that the client has not been getting enough sleep while staying in the hospital. Which actions describe how the nurse could help improve the client’s sleep? Select all that apply.
The nurse is caring for a client who began to cough and became short of breath while eating a meal. What is the nurse’s priority?
A client with post-traumatic stress disorder has been brought into the emergency department after attempting suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning. The nurse assesses the client and finds that the client is short of breath, with a respiratory rate of 30/min, HR 98 bpm, and a blood pressure 110/80 mmHg. The client is irritable and withdrawn and his wife is at his side. Which intervention is the highest priority in this situation?
