A group of nurses are attending a meeting to discuss the outcomes and results of care provided to victims of a recent building collapse. The nurses are participating in which phase of the disaster planning process?
1. Mitigation
2. Recovery
3. Response
4. Preparedness
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Rationale 1: Mitigation involves reducing or eliminating the consequences of a hazard or incident so that it has a limited impact on society. It is a form of prevention.
Rationale 2: Recovery involves returning the lives and the environment of those affected by the disaster to normal. This includes the nurses involved in the care of victims.
Rationale 3: Response involves the actions taken to reduce or eliminate the impact of the disaster.
Rationale 4: Preparedness requires that those who may be affected by the disaster have the equipment and resources needed to increase the chances of survival and reduce losses related to the disaster.
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