A nurse is undergoing debriefing with the critical incident stress management (CISM) team after participating in the response to a disaster. During this process, the nurse will do which of the following?
A) Evaluate the care that he or she provided during the disaster.
B) Discuss own emotional responses to the disaster.
C) Explore the ethics of the care provided during the disaster.
D) Provide suggestions for improving the emergency operations plan.
Ans: B
Feedback:
In debriefing, participants are asked about their emotional reactions to the incident, what symptoms they may be experiencing (e.g., flashbacks, difficulty sleeping, intrusive thoughts), and other psychological ramifications. The EOP and the care the nurse provided are not evaluated.
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