A community was devastated by a tornado several months ago. What nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate for the nurse to consider?
a. Social isolation
b. Deficient community resources
c. Ineffective community coping
d. Deficient community health
ANS: C
This diagnosis considers those in a community who may be feeling helpless, hopeless, or frustrated because of an extraordinary event. Financial and physical resources may not be available for rebuilding. Social isolation refers to unacceptable social behavior. Deficient community resources is not a NANDA-I diagnosis. Deficient community health may become a problem if sanitary conditions lead to an outbreak of disease.
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