A worker has recently been involved in assisting with the cleanup from a flood that washed away many homes in his area and caused loss of life. Which intervention would assist the worker in dealing with the traumatic experience?
1. Providing him the opportunity to talk about the experience
2. Encouraging him to leave the area in order to forget the experience
3. Suggesting he be admitted to a mental health facility
4. Arranging for his minister to meet with him
ANS: 1
The worker needs to be able to express his feelings and deal with the pain associated with the crisis event. Nurses can help facilitate understanding of the event by listening and teaching. Op-tion 2 would be inappropriate. Option 3 may not be necessary. Option 4 is incorrect because no data are given regarding whether or not the worker has a minister.
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