A disaster has occurred in the community. Which of the following actions should be taken by the school nurse?
a. Continue activities as much as possible as if nothing had happened
b. Continue to assess for shock and stress
c. Help teachers discuss the disaster with their class
d. Maintain school routines and activities
Ans: b. Continue to assess for shock and stress
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