A family has just lost their home in a fire. An on-call nurse from a community counseling center has been called in to the emergency department to help them with this traumatic event
Which of the following would the nurse identify as the priority for this family?
A) Arranging for follow-up therapy to deal with the crisis
B) Completing a family genogram to determine family patterns
C) Assessing the impact of the loss on their lifestyle
D) Arranging for emergency shelter and food supplies
Ans: D
Safety interventions to protect people in crisis from harm should include preventing the individuals from committing suicide or homicide, arranging for food and shelter (if needed), and mobilizing social support. Additionally, the priorities of physical needs surpass those of psychosocial needs. After the individual's safety needs are met, the nurse can address the psychosocial aspects of the crisis.
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A nurse assesses a client receiving antipsychotic drugs for which of the following adverse reactions?
A) Hypertension B) Skin dryness C) Dry mouth D) Bradycardia
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1. Newborn's daily iron intake 2. Number of wet diapers a day 3. Skin color 4. Bilirubin level
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a. Creating supportive environments b. Developing personal skills c. Building healthy public policy d. Reorienting health services