A client is hospitalised with acute intestinal health problems. According to Maslow's basic needs model, which nursing diagnosis would take the highest priority?

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As per Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the physiological needs which include food, water, and oxygen are the most basic and crucial necessities for survival. In this case, the client is suffering from acute intestinal problems, which can lead to malabsorption and altered nutrition, making it the highest priority need to be addressed. Therefore, option C, Altered Nutrition, Less than Body Requirements related to inability to absorb nutrients, should take the highest priority for the nursing diagnosis. The other options such as Powerlessness related to chronic disease state, Risk for Injury related to unsteady gait, and Self-Care Deficit related to weakness and debilitation can be the secondary nursing diagnoses that can be addressed after addressing the primary concern.

A Client Is Hospitalised with Acute Intestinal Health Problems