A nurse has been called for duty during a response to a natural disaster. In this context of care, the nurse should expect to do which of the following?
A) Practice outside of her normal area of clinical expertise.
B) Perform interventions that are not based on assessment data.
C) Prioritize psychosocial needs over physiologic needs.
D) Prioritize the interests of older adults over younger patients.
Ans: A
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During a disaster, nurses may be asked to perform duties outside their areas of expertise and may take on responsibilities normally held by physicians or advanced practice nurses.
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