The nurse manager in the local emergency department receives information that a local chemical plant has had a chemical leak. This disaster is assigned a status of Level II. What does this indicate?
A) Local emergency response teams can manage the situation.
B) Regional efforts and aid from surrounding communities can manage the situation.
C) Statewide or federal assistance is required.
D) The area must be evacuated immediately.
Ans: B
Feedback: Level II disasters indicate that regional efforts and aid from the surrounding communities will be able to manage the situation. Options A, C, and D are incorrect.
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