A nurse is serving on a state task force for disaster planning. The nurse is engaging in disaster preparedness efforts when performing which of the following actions?

The correct answer is choice B. Interviewing shelter residents to determine the effectiveness of coping behaviors.

Choice A rationale:

Providing age-appropriate activities for shelter residents is a form of primary prevention, aimed at promoting well-being and preventing stress-related issues. It does not directly address the immediate needs of assessing and managing the aftermath of a disaster.

Choice B rationale:

Interviewing shelter residents to determine the effectiveness of coping behaviors is a secondary prevention strategy. It focuses on identifying and addressing existing issues that may have arisen due to the disaster, such as stress, anxiety, or ineffective coping mechanisms. This helps in providing timely interventions to mitigate further psychological harm.

Choice C rationale:

Compiling resources available to transition individuals from shelters to a home is a tertiary prevention strategy. It aims at long-term recovery and rehabilitation, rather than addressing immediate or ongoing issues resulting from the disaster.

Choice D rationale:

Publishing a listing of shelter locations in local media sources is a primary prevention strategy. It helps in ensuring that individuals know where to go for safety during a disaster, but it does not address the needs of those who have already survived the disaster and are currently in shelters.

Hemianopsia is a visual field defect in which there is a loss of vision in half of the visual field of one or both eyes. It is a serious finding that can significantly impact a person's ability to perform daily activities and can indicate a neurological problem. The nurse should report this finding to the provider immediately to ensure prompt evaluation and management.

Conjunctivitis (A) is an inflammation of the conjunctiva and is not typically an urgent finding, although it may require treatment depending on the underlying cause.

Decreased near vision (B) is a common finding in older adults and can often be addressed with corrective lenses or other interventions. While it should be noted and addressed, it is not a priority finding that requires immediate reporting to the provider.

Increased sensitivity to glare (C) is also a common finding in older adults and can be addressed with interventions such as sunglasses or tinted lenses. While it should be noted and addressed, it is not a priority finding that requires immediate reporting to the provider.