A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has catatonia. The patient has little spontaneous movement and waxy flexibility. Which patient needs are of priority importance?

A) Psychosocial
B) Physiologic
C) Self-actualization
D) Safety and security

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Daniella Voltaire · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Physiologic needs must be met to preserve life. A patient who is catatonic may need to be fed by hand or tube, toileted, and given range-of-motion exercises to preserve physiologic integrity. The assessment findings do not suggest safety concerns. Higher-level needs (psychosocial and self-actualization) are of lesser concern.

A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has catatonia. The patient has little spontaneous movement and waxy flexibility. Which patient needs are of priority importance?

A) Psychosocial
B) Physiologic
C) Self-actualization
D) Safety and security

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A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has catatonia. The patient has little spontaneous movement and waxy flexibility. Which patient needs are of priority importance?A) PsychosocialB) PhysiologicC) Self-actualizationD) Safety and security

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A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has catatonia. The patient has little spontaneous movement and waxy flexibility. Which patient needs are of priority importance?

A) Psychosocial
B) Physiologic
C) Self-actualization
D) Safety and security