Which action should the nurse take to determine the priority needs of the clients being cared for?
A) Apply the needs to Maslow's Hierarchy.
B) Ask a more experienced nurse to help with prioritizing.
C) Include the various clients' opinions about the priority of their needs.
D) Recognize the respiratory needs are the most important need a client can have.

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Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is a tool used to prioritize client care by addressing the most fundamental needs first, such as physiological needs, which include breathing and other basic life-sustaining functions.

Which Action Should the Nurse Take to Determine the Priority