A major wildfire has struck a town in California. The firefighters have finally put the fire out, but there are large sections of several communities that have been destroyed. How should the nurse intervene during the immediate recovery phase?
A. Revise the emergency preparedness plans to reflect the problems that have emerged.
B. Go into the community to assess the needs of the displaced residents.
C. Allow the first responders to take control of the situation.
D. None of the above
ANS: B
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A) Appendicitis B) Ulcerative colitis C) Crohn's disease D) Necrotizing enterocolitis
A patient's spouse and son were recently killed in an automobile accident, and the patient's position in a large company has been eliminated due to corporate reorganization. The patient states, "I do not think I can handle this."
The nurse could safely make the assumption that a. the patient will soon develop clinical depression. b. the patient needs hospitalization to foster adaptation. c. environmental factors may have a negative impact on this person's health. d. self-care will assure the patient's ability to readjust.
What forms an individual's self-identity? (Select all that apply.)
a. Values b. Ambition c. Interaction with others d. Self-esteem e. Ability to control his or her life
Which of the following is a compensatory response to decreased cardiac output?
A. Decreased BP B. Alteration in LOC C. Decreased BP and diuresis D. Increased BP and fluid retention