Which of the following patient problems is given the highest priority by the nurse using Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
A) Anxiety related to fear of the hospital
B) Ineffective airway clearance related to retained secretions
C) Fluid volume excess related to third spacing of fluid (edema)
D) Ineffective thermoregulation related to fever

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Maslow's hierarchy of needs prioritizes physiological needs, such as breathing and airway clearance, as the most important. Therefore, the patient problem of ineffective airway clearance related to retained secretions should be given the highest priority by the nurse.

Which of the Following Patient Problems Is Given the Highest