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CNOR Operating Room Nursing

Category - IPC & Outcomes

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According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, a patient admitted for surgery that is afraid of the effects of anesthesia may be experiencing an interruption of which level of needs?
  1. Self-actualization
  2. Self-esteem
  3. Social acceptance
  4. Safety and security
Explanation
Answer: D-The patient who has fears about anesthesia before surgery is experiencing an interruption in their need for safety and security. For whatever reason, the patient feels their security is threatened during the surgical process, whether it is because they fear they will not wake up or that they will be unable to protect themself during surgery. Nursing interventions during this phase involve providing care in a comforting manner that supports the patient’s feelings of security and safety.
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