After an explosion at a nearby restaurant, several individuals require treatment at the hospital
The clients arrive at the emergency department with complaints of visual disturbances, burning of the eyes and skin, and loss of hearing. The nurses prioritize care based on the nursing diagnosis of:
1. Knowledge, Deficient related to exposure to unknown material.
2. Communication: Verbal, Impaired related to lack of knowledge about the incident.
3. Poisoning, Risk for related to exposure to potential toxic substance.
4. Coping, Ineffective related to the unexpected incident.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: There is no evidence identifying a knowledge deficit.
Rationale 2: There is no evidence indicating a communication problem.
Rationale 3: This diagnosis speaks directly to the assessment of the explosion incident, and care would be centered around the risk of poisoning.
Rationale 4: There is not enough information in the scenario to suggest a diagnosis of Ineffective Coping.
Global Rationale: This diagnosis speaks directly to the assessment of the explosion incident, and care would be centered on the risk of poisoning. There is no evidence identifying a knowledge deficit, communications problems, or ineffective coping.
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