Which Information Would the Nurse Expect to Be Part of an Effective

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which information would the nurse expect to be part of an effective initial disaster preparedness plan for a major metropolitan hospital?

• A) Expect early notification of the numbers, types, and severities of casualties that can be expected.
• B) The most seriously wounded victims can be expected to arrive first.
• C) The initial response will be conducted by in-house staff.
• D) Triage and decontamination will be conducted in the field before transport.

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