Which of the following actions is the most important to perform first in caring for victims of a mass casualty incident?
a. Call in all part-time and on-call staff to help care for newly admitted clients.
b. Contact surrounding communities for assistance.
c. Call the hospital supply store and order extra dressings, intravenous fluids, and other materials.
d. Discharge as many hospital patients as possible to make room for disaster victim admissions.
ANS: B
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