A Disaster Is Occurring in a Community

question 32

Multiple Choice

A disaster is occurring in a community.Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

• A)Calling all members of the nurse's family together at their home
• B)Immediately driving to the hospital in preparation for giving care to victims
• C)Remaining in place until the situation has stabilized
• D)Contacting the emergency operations center to receive instructions

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