The nurse was caring for a client who had a significant cardiac histor

The nurse was caring for a client who had a significant cardiac history. The client died from a myocardial infarction during a hurricane. This is an example of what type of disaster death?

1. Direct.
2. Indirect.
3. Disaster-related natural.
4. Coincidental.

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Answer: 3
Explanation: 3. Disaster-related natural deaths are the result of existing conditions that are exacerbated by the disaster, such as this client who died from a myocardial infarction. Direct deaths are those caused by the disaster itself. Indirect deaths are due to circumstances caused by the disaster. Coincidental is not a term that is used to describe disaster deaths.