A Nurse Working in a Disaster Recovery Center Is Interviewing

question 8

Multiple Choice

A nurse working in a disaster recovery center is interviewing a patient whose home and business were destroyed in a tornado. The patient is determined to recover and rebuild. Which statement by the patient would indicate the need for referral to a social worker?

• A) "I almost feel as though God has abandoned me."
• B) "I don't know where to begin to get back on my feet."
• C) "I don't think I can go back to my old work since the nerves in my hand were damaged."
• D) "No matter how hard I try, I can't get to sleep at night and I seem to be crying most of the time."

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Definitions:

Extreme Obesity

A condition characterized by an individual having a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher, indicating severe overweight that poses significant health risks.

Body Mass Index

A numerical calculation of a person’s weight in relation to their height, used as an indicator of obesity and health risk.

Nutritional Screening

The process of identifying patients at risk of malnutrition to ensure they receive timely and appropriate nutritional support.

Malnutrition

A condition resulting from an inadequate intake or absorption of nutrients, leading to poor health.