The nurses are preparing the healthcare facility for clients injured in an explosion. While understanding the characteristics of explosives, what would be the focus of the facility?
A) Preparing the operating room
B) Arranging a temporary morgue
C) Mobilizing supplies to the emergency department
D) Contacting law enforcement for crowd control
A
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Postexplosion injuries generally cause penetrating and blunt trauma. Preparing the operating room for victims expedites care to the critically injured. Arranging a temporary morgue and contacting law enforcement is the responsibility of the administration. Mobilizing supplies is an important task to be prepared for client care.
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