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
A client with depression has not eaten in 24 hours, blood pressure 98/60, and says, "Leave me alone." The client also requests a private room change because of a noisy roommate.
Drag items into priority order, highest priority at the top.
Available
Offer high-calorie small meal and monitor intake
Assess safety per unit protocol and maintain observation level
Discuss room change with charge nurse when feasible
Monitor orthostatic vital signs and hydration status
Priority order
1
Drop here
2
Drop here
3
Drop here
4
Drop here
