The Nurse Is Working with a Group of Elderly Clients

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse is working with a group of elderly clients who were affected by the largest hurricane on record. The clients admit to many psychological responses, from confusion to hysteria. The nurse informs the group that the number of months it takes most people to psychologically recover from a disaster is:

• A) Two to three.
• B) Four to six.
• C) Six to eight.
• D) Six to twelve.

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Definitions:

Burn Unit

A specialized hospital unit dedicated to the treatment of patients with severe burn injuries.

Partial-Thickness Repair

A surgical procedure involving the repair of a wound or injury that does not extend through the full thickness of the skin or tissue.

Wound Healing

The biological process by which the body repairs and regenerates skin and tissue after injury, involving various phases from clotting to tissue remodeling.

Healing Stage III Pressure Ulcer

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