Question

a nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has left - sided weakness due to a stroke. which of the following interventions should the nurse identify as the priority?
determining whether the client is able to feed themself
supporting role changes among the clients family members
encouraging the clients efforts to begin a new hobby
providing the client with information about a stroke support group

Explanation:

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, physiological needs are the most basic and urgent. Determining whether the client can feed themselves is related to the physiological need of nutrition. Supporting role changes (psychosocial), encouraging a new hobby (recreational, higher - level need), and providing support group info (psychosocial) are not as immediately critical as ensuring the client can meet a basic physiological need.

Answer:

Determining whether the client is able to feed themselves.