A nurse is working with an older person following a disaster. Which of the following emotions of the client should be anticipated by the nurse?
a. Anger
b. Fear of loss of independence
c. Violence
d. Regression
ANS: B
A common reaction of older persons experiencing disaster may be fear of loss of independence. Young children may respond with regression. The community in general may respond will feel-ings of anger, sorrow, guilt, and perceived blame for the disaster or the outcomes of the disaster. Violence should not be anticipated with any of the populations discussed in the text.
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