[Verified Answer]: Patient is Maria Rodriguez, a 45-year-old…

Patient is Maria Rodriguez, a 45-year-old elementary school teacher who requires a total knee replacement due to severe osteoarthritis. Maria has been experiencing progressive pain and mobility limitations for the past three years. She lives alone, has two adult children who live in different states, and is highly independent. As her mobility has decreased, she’s become increasingly concerned about her ability to continue teaching and maintaining her active lifestyle. After exhausting conservative treatment options, Maria has decided to proceed with surgery to improve her quality of life and maintain her independence. Start at the bottom of the pyramid. Physiological needs: air, water, food, shelter, sleep, clothing, reproduction. Think about kind of question(s) you could ask a patient getting ready for surgery about these needs.