The population health nurse is preparing a presentation on the roles of the public health care system in preparing for a disaster. The best example of one of these roles would be to:
1. Inspect shelters.
2. Identify disaster risks.
3. Assist in the prevention of injury.
4. Coordinate the provision of emergency health care.
Answer: 2
Explanation: 2. Before a disaster, members of the public health care system should be involved in identifying disaster risks. During a disaster, members should be involved in inspecting shelter sites for health risks, assisting in the prevention of injury, and coordinating the provision of emergency health care.
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