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PhilipSeeMore · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A nurse is providing counseling services to flood victims who are staying in a shelter. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, on what category should the nurse focus in order to provide effective assistance?

1. Physiological
2. Self-actualization
3. Safety and security
4. Love and belonging

Question 2

A nurse is working with a 9-year-old girl who has been diagnosed with leukemia. Using Piaget's cognitive theory of development, what are some specific ways in which the nurse should interact with the child? Select all that apply.

1. Give clear information regarding treatment.
2. Recognize and respect her need for increased privacy.
3. Show the child items or equipment that will be used in treatment.
4. Assess for and encourage the child to participate in favorite activities.
5. Provide opportunity to touch or play with medical equipment prior to assessments and procedures.

xiaomengxian · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 3
Explanation: Safety and security include emotional and physical security in home, neighboring, and work environments. Until these needs are met, higher order needs cannot be addressed. The services at the shelter provide for the physiological needs of food and housing. The needs of love and belonging and self-actualization must follow meeting more basic needs.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1, 3, 4
Explanation: The child is at the concrete operational stage when reasoning begins; she should be able to understand when clear information is presented and concrete items are used in explanations. Encouraging participation in favorite activities supports normal developmental processes. The need for privacy is usually typical of adolescence. Touching and playing with equipment is advised at an earlier developmental stage.