A Nurse Is Triaging Victims Following a Disaster

question 10

Multiple Choice

A nurse is triaging victims following a disaster. Which of the following describes the action the nurse would take?

• A) Allocation of treatment based on the victim's potential for survival
• B) Assignment of tasks to the appropriate disaster response personnel
• C) Determination of the level of disaster and agency involvement
• D) Participation in community preparedness for the disaster response

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Definitions:

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