A nurse is working in a temporary shelter for victims following a natural disaster. Which condi-tion is the nurse most likely to encounter?
a. Stress
b. Communicable disease
c. Depression
d. Injuries requiring first aid
ANS: A
Causes of stress can be the shock of the disaster itself, loss of personal possessions, fear of the unknown, living in close proximity to total strangers, and boredom. Illnesses requiring first aid and communicable diseases are not the primary concern of the nurse working in the shelter. Im-mediately following the disaster, it is unlikely that the victims will immediately encounter de-pression because of the shock of the disaster.
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