The nurse is reviewing the stages and phases of a disaster as part of a continuing education program in the hospital. In which order should the nurse list the stages of disaster management?

A. Preparedness, mitigation, response, recovery, and evaluation
B. Mitigation, response, recovery, preparedness, and evaluation
C. Response, mitigation, evaluation, recovery, and preparedness
D. Mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery, and evaluation


Answer: A

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