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 COPD is sitting upright, using accessory muscles, SpO₂ 88% on 2 L, and says anxiously, "Am I going to die?"
Drag items into priority order, highest priority at the top.
Available
Position in high Fowler and encourage pursed-lip breathing
Administer ordered bronchodilator treatment
Stay with client and provide calm, factual reassurance
Increase oxygen per protocol and notify provider
Priority order
1
Drop here
2
Drop here
3
Drop here
4
Drop here
