A Red Cross nurse is working with tornado victims. The nurse is interviewing a woman whose house was totally destroyed during the night by the tornado. The woman's pet poodle died as a result of the tornado. Which of following would the nurse most likely
expect to hear from the woman?
A) "I don't know. I can't feel anything right now. Nothing seems real."
B) "Devastated . . . I just feel totally devastated. I don't know how I can go on living."
C) "I just want my insurance man to get here so I can file a claim. Everything I had is gone."
D) "I always thought my dog would die peacefully in my arms. Now I'll never be able to hold her again."
Ans: A
In the beginning of a crisis, a victim may report the feeling of numbness and shock. The reality of the woman's loss has not had sufficient time to "sink in." When it does, she will experience intense emotions regarding her loss.
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