Author Question: A client who survived a tornado is without shelter and food, has lost his car, and has learned that ... (Read 78 times)

jc611 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A client who survived a tornado is without shelter and food, has lost his car, and has learned that several friends sustained injuries. To tailor intervention to the client's needs, the nurse would make it a priority to:

1. Arrange for an agency to provide shelter and food
2. Explore earlier life experiences
3. Explain computer-based crisis therapy
4. Offer antianxiety medication

Question 2

A worker has recently been involved in assisting with the cleanup from a flood that washed away many homes in his area and caused loss of life. Which intervention would assist the worker in dealing with the traumatic experience?

1. Providing him the opportunity to talk about the experience
2. Encouraging him to leave the area in order to forget the experience
3. Suggesting he be admitted to a mental health facility
4. Arranging for his minister to meet with him

shoemake · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1
Maslow's hierarchy of need theory suggests that survival needs should be met first. Thus arrang-ing for food and shelter takes precedence over other concerns.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1
The worker needs to be able to express his feelings and deal with the pain associated with the crisis event. Nurses can help facilitate understanding of the event by listening and teaching. Op-tion 2 would be inappropriate. Option 3 may not be necessary. Option 4 is incorrect because no data are given regarding whether or not the worker has a minister.