A nurse working with clients affected by a disaster event must be conscious not only of the clients' responses, but also the nurse's own responses. Which of the following would not be a common experience?
1. Not wanting to leave the scene until work is finished
2. Denying the need for rest and recovery time
3. Inability to engage in problem solving
4. Profound sadness, grief, and anger toward an abnormal event
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Rationale: It is necessary for a nurse to be able to problem-solve using the nursing process. The nurse who is not able to cognitively function may be affected by exhaustion or some level of severe grief. The other responses are common reactions and are not necessarily negative, but can reach harmful levels.
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