A nurse is caring for a patient who has been admitted with dehydration. Which of the following actions is MOST appropriate for the nurse to take first according to the principles of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs? A) Assessing the patient's fluid and electrolyte balance B) Encouraging the patient to talk about their feelings regarding hospitalization C) Planning a nutrition counseling session to discuss the patient's diet D) Checking the patient's most recent social support network

A nurse is caring for a patient who has been admitted with dehydration. Which of the following actions is MOST appropriate for the nurse to take first according to the principles of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs? A) Assessing the patient's fluid and electrolyte balance B) Encouraging the patient to talk about their feelings regarding hospitalization C) Planning a nutrition counseling session to discuss the patient's diet D) Checking the patient's most recent social support network

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter12: Patient Scheduling

Section: Chapter Questions

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