The National Weather Service has announced the likelihood of a large snow event in a major metropolitan area. For which type of health problem should the nurses in the emergency department prepare?
1. stress-related injuries
2. crushing injuries
3. myocardial infarctions
4. burns
Correct Answer: 3
Overexertion and exhaustion are major problems during the snow shoveling following a major snowstorm. The exertion required to shovel heavy snow in the extreme cold can cause myocardial infarction. Stress-related injuries would result from a situation that promoted anxiety. Crushing injuries would result from something falling on individuals. Snow does not meet those criteria. Burn injuries will not accompany snowfall.
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