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    Pharm Q1 Pharmacology Nursing Proctored Exam
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    A nurse has four tasks to complete. Which should be prioritized first according to Maslow's hierarchy? (Select all that apply)

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Assist a patient with toileting needs: Addressing basic physiological needs, such as elimination, is a priority according to Maslow’s hierarchy. Ensuring the patient’s comfort and safety in meeting these needs supports overall well-being. B. Apply a warm blanket to a patient who feels cold: Maintaining body temperature is a fundamental physiological need. Providing warmth prevents hypothermia and supports the patient’s basic survival requirements. C. Administer oxygen to a patient with dyspnea: Oxygenation is a critical physiological need and takes highest priority. Ensuring adequate oxygen supply is essential for life and prevents organ dysfunction or failure. D. Provide emotional support to a patient anxious about surgery: Emotional support addresses safety and psychosocial needs, which are higher-level needs. While important, these needs are secondary to immediate physiological concerns. E. Teach a patient about a low-sodium diet: Patient education promotes health and long-term wellness but is a lower-priority need compared to immediate physiological requirements such as oxygenation, temperature regulation, and elimination.

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