A person arrives at the site of a disaster, hysterically crying because she was in the building that had collapsed just minutes before the disaster. Which of the following should be done with her?

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The person is in a state of acute emotional distress and needs immediate psychological support. Asking psychiatric service personnel to talk with her is the best choice in this situation. Simply advising her to go home or having a nurse talk to her may not be sufficient to address her emotional needs. Triage and hospital transport may also be necessary if she has physical injuries, but psychological support should be provided immediately.

A Person Arrives at the Site of a Disaster, Hysterically