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What is the main concern of the health care system? -Answer Return patients to the optimal level of health Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, from least important to most important -Answer Self Actualization, Esteem, Love/Belonging, safety, physiological needs Planning nursing care, what is important? -Answer Planning; Nurse sets priorities and goals for the patient and choose interventions for each nursing diagnosis. These help to meet the expected outcomes. Why do nurses utilize the nursing process? -Answer To collect, organize, document, and validate data about the patients health status. Communication with an elderly patient. -Answer Try not to startle the person when starting a communication. Approach from the front, knock, or announce your presence by calling the persons name. Identify yourself. Communicate when the person is most alert. Eliminate or reduce noise and distractions. Make sure you have the persons attention before speaking. Focus on abilities, not disabilities.