A public health nurse is developing protocols to use in emergency shelters following a disaster. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include as a secondary prevention strategy for clients who survive a disaster?

The correct answers are Choice B, "I can receive care in the hospital or at home," Choice D, "I will receive care from a variety of interprofessional team members," and choice E, "I can discontinue hospice care whenever I want."

The client who has a terminal illness should understand that hospice care can be provided in the hospital or at home, that a variety of interprofessional team members will provide care, and that they can discontinue hospice care whenever they want. These answers are correct because they demonstrate an accurate understanding of hospice care.

Hospice care can be provided in a variety of settings, including the home or a hospital, and typically involves a team of healthcare professionals, such as doctors, nurses, social workers, and spiritual counselors, who work together to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the client and their family. Hospice care is focused on comfort and quality of life, rather than curative treatment, and clients can choose to discontinue care at any time.

Choice A is wrong because, "I will need to have private insurance because Medicare does not cover hospice services," is incorrect because Medicare does cover hospice services. Hospice care is a covered benefit under Medicare Part A, and most private insurance plans also cover hospice care.

Choice C is wrong because, "My provider will recommend that I enter hospice care when I have 1 year left to live," is incorrect because there is no set time frame for entering hospice care. Hospice care is appropriate for clients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by their physician, but there is no requirement that clients must have one year left to live before entering hospice care.

The correct answers are B, D, and E because they accurately reflect the nature of hospice care and the options available to clients who are receiving this type of care.

The correct answers are A and D. The extension cord presents a trip hazard and should be replaced with a longer power strip or have a qualified electrician install additional outlets. The water heater temperature is above the recommended range of 49° C (120° F) and should be adjusted to prevent scalding. The red light in the bedroom (Choice B is wrong because) is not a safety hazard, the rubber-backed bath mat (Choice C is wrong because) is a safety measure to prevent falls, and carpeted floors (choice E) are also not a safety hazard.

Choice A is An extension cord extends across the floor of the living room presents a trip hazard.

Choice B is wrong because: A red light is kept on in the bedroom at night is not a safety hazard.

Choice C is wrong because: A rubber-backed bath mat is on the floor outside the shower is a safety measure to prevent falls.

Choice D is The water heater is set at 54.4° C (130° F) is above the recommended range and can cause scalding.

Option E: Carpeted floors are not a safety hazard.