During the initial gathering of data, a patient reveals a weight loss of 17 lb since the death of his spouse 5 weeks earlier.He says that he is not sleeping and has no appetite.What category of unmet needs should be considered by the nurse according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

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The patient's weight loss and lack of appetite indicate unmet physiologic needs, specifically for food and nutrition. The lack of sleep may also contribute to this. The patient's emotional state may be affecting his ability to meet his basic physiological needs.

During the Initial Gathering of Data, a Patient Reveals a Weight