A nurse is interested in learning the phases of the disaster continuum and realizes it has many similarities to the nursing process
To better understand the phases of a disaster, which is true when comparing the phases of the disaster continuum to the nursing process?
a. The preparedness phase of the disaster continuum is consistent with the assessment and planning steps of the nursing process.
b. The recovery phase of the disaster continuum is consistent with the planning step of the nursing process.
c. The recovery phase of the disaster continuum is consistent with the implementation step of the nursing process.
d. The response relief phase of the disaster continuum is consistent with the evaluation step of the nursing process.
ANS: A
Correct: The preparedness phase requires assessing possible needs of the community and planning appropriate interventions and is consistent with the assessment and planning steps of the nursing process.
Incorrect:
b. The recovery phase of the disaster continuum would be consistent with evaluation step of the nursing process.
c. The recovery phase of the disaster continuum is carried out following mobilization of resources and is consistent with the evaluation step of the nursing process.
d. The response relief phase of the disaster continuum is the mobilization of resources and attempt to mitigate damage and is consistent with the implementation step of the nursing process.
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