According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which of the following needs is considered the most basic and must be met first?

A. Self-actualization is at the top of Maslow's hierarchy. It refers to the realization of an individual's potential, self-fulfillment, and personal growth. While it is an important aspect of human development, it is not considered a basic need and cannot be pursued until more fundamental needs are met.
B. Physiological needs are the most basic and fundamental needs according to Maslow's hierarchy. These include requirements for human survival such as air, food, water, shelter, sleep, and clothing. These needs must be satisfied first before individuals can focus on higher-level needs like safety, love and belonging, esteem, and self-actualization. Therefore, this option is correct.
C. Love and belonging needs refer to emotional relationships, including friendships, family connections, and intimate relationships. While these needs are important for emotional well-being, they are considered secondary to physiological needs. Individuals cannot effectively seek love and belonging without first meeting their basic physiological requirements.
D. Esteem needs involve the desire for respect, self-esteem, status, recognition, and feelings of accomplishment. Like love and belonging, esteem needs are higher up the hierarchy and cannot be pursued until physiological and love/belonging needs are adequately met.

A. This entry reflects the client’s personal experience and perception of the rash. It is not measurable and relies on the client’s description.

B. This statement is also based on the client’s experience and feelings about their condition after taking medication. It is a personal report and not an observable finding.
C. This is an observation made by the nurse. The description of the rash is measurable and can be documented as a physical finding.
D. Similar to options A and B, this entry describes the client’s perception of pain. It is a personal
experience that cannot be directly measured.
E. This is a measurable finding obtained through a thermometer. It provides concrete evidence of the
client’s condition and does not rely on the client’s report.