A project team member approaches you to inform you that she must leave work early due to personal issues. You later discover that her spouse has experienced severe medical issues and that as a result of related expenses, they are losing their home and having difficulty with basic expenses such as food. After obtaining her permission, you rally the team and hold several fundraising events to help cover the expenses. Which of the following statements describes this situation?

A. According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, this team member is at the self-actualization level of the pyramid.

B. According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, this team member is at the self-esteem level of the pyramid.

C. According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, this team member is at the safety and security needs level of the pyramid.

D. According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, this team member is at the basic physical needs level of the pyramid.