What should a nurse do first when a disaster first strikes the community?
A. Call all members of the nurse's family together at their home.
B. Immediately drive to the hospital in preparation for giving care to victims.
C. Remain in place until the situation has stabilized.
D. Take video recordings of the damage, which can be used to publicize the need for help.
ANS: C
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