An emergency department has been notified that hundreds of injuries have occurred following the collapse of bleachers at a football game
The emergency department nurses should prepare to make which types of assessments? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Physical
2. Self
3. Situational
4. Family
5. Community
1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: Physical assessment skills will be necessary as victim's injuries are assessed.
Rationale 2: The nurse must be able to conduct a self-assessment of abilities to manage a victim and of personal reaction to the disaster.
Rationale 3: The nurse must be making situational assessments at all times during the disaster to ensure a flow of clients, equipment, personnel, and information. The nurse must also assess the safety of the situation.
Rationale 4: Victim families are also involved in the disaster. The nurse must assess the families' coping abilities.
Rationale 5: The nurse will not be involved in community assessment at the time of the disaster, but may be called on for this skill in the days and weeks to follow.
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