After a Hospital's Emergency Department (ED)has Efficiently Triaged,treated,and Transferred Clients

question 14

Multiple Choice

After a hospital's emergency department (ED) has efficiently triaged,treated,and transferred clients from a community disaster to appropriate units,the hospital incident command officer wants to "stand down" from the emergency plan.Which question should the nursing supervisor ask at this time?

• A) "Are you sure no more victims are coming into the ED?"
• B) "Do all areas of the hospital have the supplies and personnel they need?"
• C) "Have all ED staff had the chance to eat and rest recently?"
• D) "Does the Chief Medical Officer agree this disaster is under control?"

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