2. A nurse observes a client on a locked mental health unit who is manifesting behaviors consistent with the mastery of Maslow's level of safety and security. Which behavior is this client most likely exhibiting?
2. A nurse observes a client on a locked mental health unit who is manifesting behaviors consistent with the mastery of Maslow's level of safety and security. Which behavior is this client most likely exhibiting?
. Attending medication information sessions and maintaining the unit garden.
. Joining group therapy sessions and agreeing to seek aftercare.
. Responding to limit setting and requesting anxiolytics.
. Eating meals with other clients in the quiet room.
Test-Taking Tip
Eliminate Answers 1 and 2 because these are at a higher level of Maslow's hierarchy. Eliminate Answer 4 because this is at the lowest level of Maslow's hierarchy. Remember the pyramid and each level.
Content Area: Mental Health, Growth and Development; Integrated Process: Nursing Process, Assessment; Cognitive Level: Application; Client Need/Subneed: Psychosocial Integrity/Mental Health Concepts
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Answer 1 is incorrect because these behaviors are consistent with working toward self-esteem. Answer 2 is incorrect because this reflects the client who is mastering love and belonging. Answer 3 is correct because safety and security are evident when the client feels safe with structure and avoids harm. Answer 4 is incorrect because the client has just achieved meeting physiological needs.