Disaster planning and management are roles well-suited to nurses. Which primary prevention strategy would a nurse use for disaster preparedness?
A) Education to the community on family and home disaster planning, including the kind of supplies that should be in a disaster kit
B) Triage of injured clients after a tornado demolishes the community center
C) Direct client care to an individual who is recovering from being thrown from his car during a hurricane
D) Examining fellow nurses for signs of chemical exposure after participating in a mass disaster response
A
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