1. A nurse is caring for a male adolescent who is receiving a yearly physical. Place the following interventions in order according to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory.

A).Recommending that he report bullying that he has experienced to school authorities.
B)Praising him when he shared that he was planning a surprise party for his mother's birthday.
C)Suggesting that a school guidance counselor could help him when he expressed the desire to attend college as a music major.
D)Teaching him about healthy nutrition.
E)Congratulating him on being the lead violinist in his school orchestra.

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According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory, the interventions should be ordered as follows:

1) D) Teaching him about healthy nutrition.
Explanation: Physiological needs (e.g., nutrition) are the most basic needs and must be met first.

2) A) Recommending that he report bullying that he has experienced to school authorities.
Explanation: Safety needs come after physiological needs.

3) E) Congratulating him on being the lead violinist in his school orchestra.
Explanation: Esteem needs, such as recognition and achievement, come after safety needs.

4) C) Suggesting that a school guidance counselor could help him when he expressed the desire to attend college as a music major.
Explanation: Esteem needs are followed by the need for self-actualization, which includes pursuing personal goals and aspirations (such as attending college).

5) B) Praising him when he shared that he was planning a surprise party for his mother's birthday.
Explanation: This intervention falls under the self-esteem category and is less urgent than the other needs mentioned above.