A nurse is working with a group of refugees who recently arrived in the United States after suffering conflict-related violence in their country. The nurse knows that they should be assessed for:
A)Communicable diseases.
B)Injuries related to torture or sexual assault.
C)Mental illness such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
D)All of the above.

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Refugees who have experienced conflict-related violence may have been exposed to communicable diseases, suffered physical injuries, and are at risk for mental health issues like PTSD. Therefore, a comprehensive assessment covering all these areas is necessary.

A Nurse Is Working with a Group of Refugees Who