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asmith134

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A community health nurse suspects that a client who was a victim of a disaster 3 months ago is experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder. Which of the following would the nurse expect to find? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Diminished startle response
  B) Hypervigilance
  C) Feelings of detachment
  D) Flashbacks
  E) Full range of affect

Question 2

A community health nurse is responding to a disaster. Which of the following would most likely be the least appropriate area for the nurse to be located?
 
  A) The disaster site
  B) Triage
  C) Victim treatment area
  D) Local hospitals


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ririgirl15

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, C, D

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A


asmith134

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Excellent

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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