The nurse is working with a group of elderly clients who were affected by the largest hurricane on record. The clients admit to many psychological responses, from confusion to hysteria
The nurse informs the group that the number of months it takes most people to psychologically recover from a disaster is:
1. Two to three.
2. Four to six.
3. Six to eight.
4. Six to twelve.
Answer: 4
Explanation: 4. Psychological recovery occurs for most people within six to twelve months of the disaster. Psychological recovery occurs for most people within six to twelve months of the disaster, not two to three months. Psychological recovery occurs for most people within six to twelve months of the disaster, not four to six months. Psychological recovery occurs for most people within six to twelve months of the disaster, not six to eight months.
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