Suppose a Close Friend Has Just Experienced a Severely Stressful

question 56

Essay

Suppose a close friend has just experienced a severely stressful natural disaster such as a massive tornado, hurricane, flood, or earthquake. Your friend is extremely upset and asks for your help. Identify three methods for coping with stress and explain them to your friend.

Identify the agencies responsible for developing and testing community disaster plans.

Understand the roles and differences between the American Red Cross, FEMA, and other disaster management agencies.

Recognize the importance of personal and family disaster planning.

Understand the evolution and expansion of the role of school nurses beyond communicable disease management.

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Definitions:

Events

Occurrences or happenings, especially those of significance, that are planned or unfold unpredictably.

Ethnography

The study of naturally occurring human behavior through a researcher’s immersion into the culture of a group or organization; an exploration of how humans engage in meaning construction through communication processes.

Cultural Analysis

The examination and interpretation of cultural practices, artifacts, and institutions to understand societal values and norms.

Brands

Trademarks or distinctive names identifying a product, service, or organization, often associated with certain qualities or perceptions in the consumer’s mind.