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 admitted with cellulitis of the leg also has unwashed clothing, strong body odor, and says, "I haven't eaten in two days." Temperature is 101.2°F (38.4°C).
Drag items into priority order — highest priority at the top.
Available
Administer ordered antibiotics and monitor for sepsis signs
Assess leg pain and elevate extremity as ordered
Provide meal and fluids; assess swallow and appetite
Offer bed bath and clean hospital gown
Priority order
1
Drop here
2
Drop here
3
Drop here
4
Drop here
