Author Question: A series of thunderstorms ripped through a small town, causing massive power outages. The community ... (Read 28 times)

lunatika · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A series of thunderstorms ripped through a small town, causing massive power outages. The community nurse is reviewing the list of community members who might be adversely affected by the loss of power.

For which residents should the nurse provide immediate care and support?
Select all that apply.

1. 16-year-old male with asthma
2. 75-year-old male with sleep apnea
3. 72-year-old male with a pacemaker
4. 45-year-old female with multiple sclerosis
5. 86-year-old female who requires continuous oxygen 2 liters nasal cannula

Question 2

The nurse notes that a large number of community members with diabetes have experienced insufficient glucose control and cold symptoms since a tornado ripped through the area a few weeks ago. What should the nurse consider as the cause for these symptoms?

Select all that apply.

1. Blood stasis in extremities
2. Hindered immune response
3. Change in basal metabolic rate
4. Paralysis of gastrointestinal tract
5. Alteration in nutrient metabolism

dellikani2015 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2, 5

One role of the nurse in a disaster is to provide emergency services with consideration of victims' abilities, deficits, culture, language, or special needs. The patient needing continuous oxygen and the patient with sleep apnea will need immediate care and support in a power outage. The other patients have no identified needs impacted by the loss of electricity.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2, 3, 5

In response to stress, the basal metabolic rate changes, altering protein, carbohydrate, and lipid metabolism. The immune response is suppressed, leading to the onset of infections. Blood pooling in extremities leads to thrombus formation. Paralysis of gastrointestinal tract function affects elimination.