A client is searching a number of agencies and asks the nurse about the National Safety Council. Which explanation by the nurse is the most descriptive of the work of this agency?
A) Provides help to disaster victims
B) Manages blood bank services
C) Helps to respond to emergencies
D) Analyzes causes of accidents
D
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The function of the National Safety Council is to analyze causes of accidents and suggest preventive measures. Providing help to disaster victims; helping people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies; and managing blood banks and tissue donation services are functions of the American Red Cross.
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