Author Question: The nurse applies Maslow's hierarchy of needs to what aspect of care? 1. Judging the patient's ... (Read 59 times)

LaDunn · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

The nurse applies Maslow's hierarchy of needs to what aspect of care?

1. Judging the patient's behavior
2. Improving the skillfulness of care
3. Understanding the patient's behavior
4. Improving communication skills

Question 2

The nurse reads a peer-reviewed nursing journal article that recommends changing the procedure for caring for a patient with an indwelling urinary catheter. The nurse displays critical thinking with what action?

1. Changing how the nurse provides care for a patient with an indwelling catheter according to the article
2. Taking the journal article to the nurse manager and suggesting the procedure be rewritten
3. Searching for other peer-reviewed articles that support this author's recommendation
4. Ignoring the article and following the procedure as written at the facility where the nurse works

SAUXC · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3
Maslow's hierarchy of needs allows the nurse to understand the patient's behavior by recognizing the level of need from which the patient is operating.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3
The critically thinking nurse seeks further support for the author's conclusions to determine if further research is available.