Prn 1032 exam1 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

PRN 1032 CLIENT CENTRED CARE 1 EXAM REVIEW. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. Last document update:   ago

Physiologic Needs/ Maslow's basic needs Fundamental physical needs are essential to maintaining life. The first physiologic need is for oxygen; this is immediately followed by the need for adequate cardiovascular function to supply the tissues with blood. The needs for adequate nutrition and for elimination come next. Basic safety needs are almost as important as physiologic needs. If the patient cannot be protected from the dangers of being burned or a severe fall, attending to her physiolog...