In preparation to serve as a member of the Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) the nurse is preparing a home emergency kit. What should the nurse include in this kit? Select all that apply
1. Hand-cranked radio
2. Computer battery charger
3. Bottled water to last 15 days
4. Gloves for work and protection
5. High protein and calorie snack foods
1, 3, 4, 5
Rationale 1: The emergency kit should include a hand-cranked radio.
Rationale 2: In the event of a disaster there might not be electricity. A computer and battery charger will not be used or needed.
Rationale 3: The emergency kit should include bottled water to last 15 days.
Rationale 4: The emergency kit should include gloves for work and protection.
Rationale 5: The emergency kit should include high protein and calorie snack foods.
Global Rationale: The emergency kit should include a hand-cranked radio, bottled water to last 15 days, gloves for work and protection, and high protein and calorie snack foods. In the event of a disaster there might not be electricity. A computer and battery charger will not be used or needed.
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