The nurse is participating on a local council as an advisor regarding community needs during an emergency. In the mitigation phase, the nurse advises the council that the community needs:
1. A comprehensive disaster plan.
2. A coordinated response to emergencies.
3. Programs to restore the community.
4. To identify potential hazards to the community.
4. To identify potential hazards to the community.
Rationale:
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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