A nurse is performing a mental health assessment on an adult client.The nurse recognizes which action demonstrates the client has achieved the highest level of functioning according to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

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According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, self-actualization is the highest level of functioning and is characterized by a feeling of self-fulfillment and realization of full potential. The other options listed are at lower levels of the hierarchy. A long-term, faithful, intimate relationship is a characteristic of love and belonging needs, while self-confidence and autonomy are associated with esteem needs. Development of a sense of purpose and the ability to direct activities are aspects of self-actualization but do not fully capture the idea of realizing one's full potential.

A Nurse Is Performing a Mental Health Assessment on an Adult