Week 4 discussion
DQ1
Tessa was ready to deploy with her unit, until her doctor
told her she’d have to stay behind. Returning to her previous life turned out
to be more difficult than she planned. Hear how Tessa was able to find
solutions—for herself and for her family.
From a self-described “happy kid” to a determined
Marine – Bryan returned home thinking he’d forever lost the ability to feel.
Hear him tell how he overcame IEDs, posttraumatic stress, and the unique
challenges of a long-distance romance. Bryan got his life on a better track
with help from VA.
After you view the videos discuss why it’s important to have
innovative approaches to preparing nurses to care for service members and
veterans. Discuss what resources are available to veterans in your community.
(View all the videos located under week 4 Video Animations).
DQ2
Describe the phases of community disaster as discussed in
Kanel pages 158-159. How do these compare to the Stages of Disaster Response as
described in Clark Chapter 25 pages 703-706? What interventions would be
appropriate for nurses to assist people involved in a natural disaster? Choose
and explain two of the assessment considerations from Clark Chapter 25 and why
it is important for nurses to be aware of.
