Where does this patient reside on the Maslow’s triangle at this point, and why? What can be done to help the patient move up within the phases on the Maslow’s triangle?

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Read the following scenario and then respond to the discussion prompts.

An adult patient arrives to the operating room for emergency surgery for appendicitis. They have been feverish, vomiting, and in severe abdominal pain for 48 hours (about two days) prior to arrival at the Emergency Department. They have been admitted to the hospital and told they need emergency surgery within the hour.

Where does this patient reside on the Maslow’s triangle at this point, and why? Provide details as to why you feel this is the level they are on.
What can be done to help the patient move up within the phases on the Maslow’s triangle?
What role, if any, does the surgical team that is extremely focused on getting this emergency safely set up and underway have to do with Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?
If you don’t believe they have a role, why?
Be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.