Understanding the basic needs of people is essential for the nurse in planning for and meeting the needs of the patient.

1.01 Introduction

1.02 Principles of Health

1.03 The Health-Illness Continuum

1.04 Adapting to Change

1.05 Positive Health Habits

1.06 Categories of Basic Human Needs

1.07 Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

1.08 Comparison of Basic Human Needs and Maslow’s Hierarchy

1.09 Closing