The most essential competency for nurses in this age of bioterrorism is:
1. managing mass casualties.
2. knowing the offending agent.
3. emergency preparedness.
4. teaching awareness of bioterrorism.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: This is a part of the overall competency.
Rationale 2: This is a part of the overall competency.
Rationale 3: Emergency preparedness has become an essential competency for all health care professionals.
Rationale 4: This is a part of the overall competency.
Global Rationale: Emergency preparedness has become an essential competency for all health care professionals. The remaining options are part of the overall need for emergency preparedness.
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