Author Question: When a nurse uses Maslow's hierarchy of needs to prioritize patient problems, which problem would be ... (Read 76 times)

jenna1 · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

When a nurse uses Maslow's hierarchy of needs to prioritize patient problems, which problem would be considered the highest priority?

a. The patient is unsteady and may become injured.
b. The patient is experiencing marital difficulties.
c. The patient has deficient knowledge about the condition.
d. The patient is acutely short of breath.

Question 2

A blood pressure of 110/70 at 8 PM is most accurately described as an example of

a. planning data.
b. subjective data.
c. objective data.
d. reassessment data.

recede · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The priority problem is one that is potentially life-threatening: shortness of breath. Physiologic or survival needs take priority over higher level needs. The problems mentioned in the other options do not threaten survival.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Objective data are sometimes called signs. Objective data can be verified. Subjective data are based on the patient's report. Planning data and reassessment data are not used as data classifications.