A Disaster Planning Task Force Has Been Asked to Focus

question 23

Multiple Choice

A disaster planning task force has been asked to focus on communication. Which instruction should this group provide to nursing staff?

• A) Limit your communication to physicians and other nurses.
• B) Be certain to maintain the client tracking system.
• C) All communication with law enforcement will be conducted through the public resource officers.
• D) Communication is likely to follow the standard daily pattern.

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Definitions:

Depreciation Expense

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The estimated value that an asset will have at the end of its useful life.

Estimated Life

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Depreciable Cost

The total cost of a fixed asset that can be depreciated over its useful life, excluding salvage value.