Nurses in a small town that experienced the devastation of a number of tornados last year have formed a group to address the issue of disaster planning in their community
Which of the following are actions the nurses might take to prepare for another potential disaster? Select all that apply. a. Form a disaster plan for their own families
b. Complete continuing education in disaster preparedness
c. Encourage all residents of the town to move to a more urban area
d. Become a volunteer for local or national disaster relief organizations
e. Obtain information about rights and responsibilities in employment settings and understate law
f. Do nothing because disasters such as tornados cannot be prevented
A, B, D, E
The nurses could take several actions including forming a disaster plan for their own families,
completing continuing education in disaster preparedness, becoming a volunteer for local or national
disaster relief organizations, and obtaining information about rights and responsibilities in employment
settings and under state law. It would be unrealistic to encourage all residents of the town to move to a
more urban area. While the nurses cannot prevent future tornados, they should be knowledgeable in
methods related to disaster preparedness.
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