as we all know, maslow's hierarchy is important to know and understand. yet there are examples where maslow's hierarchy is contraindicated. with that being said, here is to refresh your memory on maslow's hierarchy. please help give examples.
1st (most) important (located at the bottom of the pyramid): basic phyisiological needs:
airway, respiratory effort, heart rate, rhythm, and strength of contraction, nutrition, elimination
2nd most important (located above physiological on the pyramid): safety and security: protection from injury, promote feeling of security, trust in nurse-client relationship
psychosocial needs
3rd most important: love and belonging: maintain support systems, protect from isolation, fear
whether using maslow's hierarchy or another theorist, when dealing with patients always remember your abc's: a-airway: before giving a drug like morphine, apply oxygen to your patient, then give your drug. same for a patient in sickle cell crisis: their cells have morphed, becoming elongated- cells need oxygen to live-1st a-airway, apply oxygen- then hydration.
1st (most) important (located at the bottom of the pyramid): basic phyisiological needs:
airway, respiratory effort, heart rate, rhythm, and strength of contraction, nutrition, elimination
2nd most important (located above physiological on the pyramid): safety and security: protection from injury, promote feeling of security, trust in nurse-client relationship
psychosocial needs
3rd most important: love and belonging: maintain support systems, protect from isolation, fear
Tamara Ruth
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In nursing 205 now. Was instructed that always O2 before anything else.