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FIG. 4-1 Use Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs theory to establish
priorities.

1. According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs theory,
physiological needs are the priority, followed by
safety and security needs, love and belonging needs,
self-esteem needs, and, finally, self-actualization
needs; select the option or determine the order of
priority by addressing physiological needs first.
2. When a physiological need is not addressed in the
question or noted in one of the options, continue to
use Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs theory sequentially
as a guide and look for the option that addresses
safety.
G. Steps of the nursing process
1. Use the steps of the nursing process to prioritize.

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