The Nurse Is Caring for Patients in the Aftermath of a Tornado

question 14

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for patients in the aftermath of a tornado that has damaged several homes and the local elementary school. What will the nurse address during patient education sessions?

• A) Basic coping skills
• B) Long-term interventions
• C) Patient-nurse collaboration
• D) Therapeutic communication

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Definitions:

Efficient Level

The point at which a system or process achieves its maximum productivity with the least wasted effort or expense.

Efficient Amount

The quantity of a good or service that achieves the optimal balance between benefits and costs, maximizing societal welfare.

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The additional cost imposed on society as a whole by producing one more unit of a good or service.

External Costs

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