Question

During which natural disaster will the RN prepare for high numbers of patients with Gl symptoms? Earthquakes Volcanic eruptions O Hurricanes Tornadoes Submit You have used 0 of 1 attempt

Answer 1

The RN will prepare high no patient with GI symptoms during the natural disaster HURRICANE.

HURRICANE- it is the natural disaster in which a heavy storm is seen, the movement of these storms over the warm ocean Move the ocean water toward The area where people lives or the land.

It also causes heavy rain, flooding, strong wind.etc

The floodwater that was accumulated after the hurricane contains various types of wastes and chemicals which are hazardous to mankind, even when dealing with the contaminated water can cause gastrointestinal problems such, intestinal infection, diarrhoea, al, more infection to the existing cuts or wounds, rashes, symptoms that are seen in flu etc..

Hence, the RN will prepare a higher number of patients with GI problems after Hurricane.

Earthquake

An earthquake is a sudden vibration that can be experienced for a shorter period of time, it can be life-threatening or none life-threatening depends upon the intensity, if it's intensity is high it can cause accidents due to the collapse of buildings, falls etc.

It doesn't cause the problem to the Gastrointestinal system of humans.

Hence, the RN will not prepare the patients with GI problems during an earthquake.

Volcanic eruption

It is the rupture in the earth that causes the removal of lava, got gases etc from the earth, it causes burns and deaths.

Hence, no GI symptoms occur during a volcanic eruption.

Tornadoes.

It is a strong movement of the air in a funnel-shaped cause massive destruction to the plant, trees, shelters and human being, this movement of air doesn't cause rain or flood hence, there is no chance of getting Gastrointestinal infections.