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Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (1943) is arranged as follows (bottom to top):
- Physiological needs β food, water, shelter, air, warmth (FIRST priority)
- Safety and security needs
- Love and belonging needs
- Esteem needs
- Self-actualization
In community health nursing, physiological needs such as nutrition, clean water, and basic sanitation must be addressed before higher-level needs. A Charge Nurse must apply this framework when prioritizing nursing interventions for community patients.
The classic triad of Pulmonary Embolism (PE) β though present in only ~20% of cases β is:
- Sudden dyspnea (most common presenting symptom)
- Pleuritic chest pain (sharp, worsens on breathing)
- Hemoptysis (blood-streaked sputum)
Other common signs of PE:
- Tachycardia
- Tachypnea (>20 breaths/min)
- Decreased SpO₂
- Anxiety and apprehension
- Signs of DVT (calf pain, swelling) in ~50% of cases
Nursing priority: High Fowler's position, oxygen therapy, IV access, notify physician immediately, prepare for anticoagulation therapy (heparin). PE is the most preventable cause of post-operative death.
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