You are caring for disaster victims from an earthquake that occurred 6 months ago. You are aware that specific factors increase the risk of adjustment problems. What are these factors?

A) Adjustment to new home
B) Loss of valued possessions
C) Exposure to nontoxic contaminants
D) Exposure to rescue workers


Ans: B

Feedback: Other factors, such as loss of home and valued possessions, extended exposure to danger, and exposure to toxic contamination, also influence response and increase the risk of adjustment problems.

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