The nurse is participating on a local council as an advisor regarding community needs during an emergency. Which recommendation regarding community needs during an emergency response does the nurse include when advising the council?
A) A coordinated response to emergencies.
B) A comprehensive disaster plan.
C) Programs to restore the community.
D) The identification of potential hazards to the community.
Answer: A
During the mitigation phase of the emergency response, the community identifies the potential hazards and takes measures to prevent or minimize the emergency. A comprehensive disaster plan is part of phase 1, the preparedness phase. A coordinated response to emergencies occurs during the third phase, emergency response. Programs to restore the community are part of the recovery phase.
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