Which of the following statements about disasters is accurate?
1. People with the most financial resources suffer the most from disasters.
2. Urbanization and overcrowding have contributed to the occurrence of disasters.
3. The number of natural disasters is steadily increasing.
4. For an event to be considered a disaster, injury or death must result.
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Urbanization and overcrowding have definitely contributed to the occurrence of disasters.
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1. Use of medications for erectile dysfunction 2. Substance abuse 3. Blood pressure 4. Number of sexual partners
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a. Burns b. Diarrhea c. Renal disease d. Cardiac tachydysrhythmias
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a. Place the television to the left or right of patient's visual field. b. Encourage the patient to learn braille. c. Suggest use of talking books. d. Provide headphones for listening to music.
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