Author Question: A major flood has occurred in the community. The nurse is preparing to assist the community, and is ... (Read 93 times)

james · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A major flood has occurred in the community. The nurse is preparing to assist the community, and is aware that a priority is to:

1. Help prevent the spread of infection.
2. Ensure that all ordered laboratory studies are completed.
3. Provide food for the victims.
4. Provide appropriate shelter for victims.

Question 2

A client who has experienced a severe blood loss becomes hypotensive and loses consciousness. The nurse suspects that the client is experiencing:

1. Hypovolemic shock.
2. Neurogenic shock.
3. Cardiogenic shock.
4. Anaphylactic shock.

mochi09 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1

1. Floods can cause many infectious diseases because of sewage that is released into homes and the environment. The nurse's priority is to prevent the spread of infection.
2. Laboratory studies are important, but preventing infection is the priority.
3. Other agencies besides the medical community are responsible for providing food, such as the Red Cross.
4. Appropriate housing and shelter is the responsibility of designated agencies, not of nursing.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1

1. Hypovolemic shock is caused by a decrease in intravascular volume secondary to hemorrhage, severe dehydration, or internal fluid shifts.
2. Neurogenic shock results from interruption to the sympathetic nervous system.
3. Cardiogenic shock occurs when damage to the heart reduces cardiac output and tissue perfusion.
4. Anaphylactic shock is caused by a severe allergic reaction.