The nurse is providing care to a patient who is experiencing shock and disbelief. According to Tyhurst’s Stages of Disaster model, in which stage is this patient based on the assessment findings?
a. Recoil
b. Impact
c. Pre-trauma
d. Post-trauma
b. Impact
Tyhurst’s Stages of Disaster model established a stepwise progression through the crisis experience characterized by three stages: impact, recoil, and post-trauma. During the impact stage, the patient will experience shock, panic, immobilization, and focus on immediate threats and needs.
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