Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on an unknown number of victims after an earthquake. Which action should the nurse working in the medical-surgical unit consider a priority? Can you figure it out?
A hospital is preparing to receive an unknown number of victims after an earthquake. Which action should the nurse working in the medical-surgical unit consider a priority?
A. Determine whether assigned clients are ready for transfer or discharge
B. Prepare the waiting area for an alternative client care area
C. Inform admitted clients that an external disaster has occurred
D. Request that family visitors remain with clients to care for themScroll down for the correct answer!
The correct answer to today’s NCLEX-RN® Question is…
A. Determine whether assigned clients are ready for transfer or discharge
Rationale: The nurse working in the medical surgical unit should plan to assess assigned clients for their readiness for transfer or discharge to potentially open up beds for incoming clients.
Major Takeaway
In the response phase of a disaster, during or immediately following a disaster, the nurse should follow the disaster management plan and begin functioning in their designated role. Nurses working in care areas such as medical surgical units should prioritize helping to determine which clients can be discharged or transferred to a different unit. Nurses can also help to prepare alternative care areas like waiting rooms, or may even be reassigned to another care area, like the emergency department, to help care for the non-critical clients. Once the clients have been moved, the nurse should help prepare the empty rooms for possible client arrivals from the emergency department.
Incorrect answer explanations
B. Prepare the waiting area for an alternative client care area
Rationale: Although this will be done during a disaster, preparing the waiting room for an alternative client care area is not the nurse’s priority.
C. Inform admitted clients that an external disaster has occurred
Rationale: Informing clients that an external disaster has occurred is not the priority intervention; another action should take place first.
D. Request that family visitors remain with clients to care for them
Rationale: Although family visitors may provide support for clients, they are not responsible for providing nursing care to the client. ________________________
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