A hurricane is forecast to make landfall in 48 hours, and the staff of the emergency department of an area hospital is advised to prepare for causalities. Which action should the nurse manager who receives the telephone call regarding this warning take first?
A. Activating the agency disaster plan
B. Supplying the triage rooms with additional equipment
C. Increasing the number of nursing staff for the day on which the hurricane is expected
D. Calling the hospital maintenance department to secure the building against the storm
Ans: A. Activating the agency disaster plan
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