CommunicationQuestion 28 of 1700

Which care priorities come first in nursing, based on Maslow’s theory?

  1. Esteem and self-actualization
  2. Belongingness and spirituality
  3. Grooming choices and social groups
  4. Physiological needs and safety
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Correct answer: Physiological needs and safety

Basic needs and safety come before higher needs.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 1.4: Human Needs and Developmental Stages

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026