In which situation would a nurse experience vicarious traumatization?
a. When sustaining an injury during the disaster
b. When exhausted and unable to adjust to the pace at home
c. When frustrated about the response time during the disaster
d. When listening to survivors' stories about traumatic events
ANS: D
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