A Prolonged and Severe Stress Reaction to a Catastrophic Event

question 8

Multiple Choice

A prolonged and severe stress reaction to a catastrophic event is called

• A) the alarm stage.
• B) catastrophic stress syndrome.
• C) post-traumatic stress disorder.
• D) panic stress disorder.

Differentiate between various chest drainage systems and their documentation.

Recognize the steps for establishing a two-chamber waterless chest tube system.

Identify and respond to emergency conditions related to chest tube patients, such as tension pneumothorax.

Describe the nurse's roles and responsibilities during chest tube removal.

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