How this exercise works
Rank patient needs from most to least urgent using Maslow's hierarchy. Physiologic survival needs come before safety, belonging, and self-esteem concerns.
Fundamental concept
Ranking patient needs from physiologic survival through safety when multiple non-ABC concerns compete for attention.
Read: Maslow's Hierarchy in Nursing Prioritization →Scenario
An older adult with delirium tries to climb out of bed despite a low bed and alarm. IV line is at risk of dislodgment. Family asks you to sit and reminisce about old photos.
Drag items into priority order, highest priority at the top.
Available
Secure IV site and monitor for infiltration
Reorient to person, place, and time with calm redirection
Implement fall precautions: stay with client, call bell, bed low, wheels locked
Encourage family presence if it soothes the client safely
Priority order
1
Drop here
2
Drop here
3
Drop here
4
Drop here
