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
Encourage family presence if it soothes the client safely
Implement fall precautions: stay with client, call bell, bed low, wheels locked
Reorient to person, place, and time with calm redirection
Priority order
1
Drop here
2
Drop here
3
Drop here
4
Drop here
