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Title: An elderly patient asks the nurse, “What can we do to be prepared if there’s a d Post by: colleen on Dec 28, 2012 An elderly patient asks the nurse, “What can we do to be prepared if there’s a disaster in our community?” With which of the following can the nurse respond to this patient?
1. “There is not really much we can do to be prepared.” 2. “Plan to evacuate your home at a moment’s notice.” 3. “Make sure all of your important papers, health information, medication information, and next-of-kin information is in one place.” 4. “Make sure you can call your family to come and pick you up if this happens.” Title: Re: An elderly patient asks the nurse, “What can we do to be prepared if there's a d Post by: robertling on Jan 6, 2013 3 -- The nurse should suggest this patient be prepared. One step in preparation is to have a current list of medications, doses, and times of administration that should be kept in an easily-accessible, secure place. The names and phone numbers of significant persons, relatives, those with power of attorney, healthcare providers, or any others to be notified in case of emergency should also be kept in an easily accessible place. Planning can significantly reduce the outcome in the event of a disaster. Not all disasters will require immediate evacuation from the home. Phone communication may not be possible during the initial phases of a disaster. This is not the best answer.
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