A nurse is working with a hospital team to create an emergency response plan that will meet Joint Commission requirements

Which sections should be included in this plan? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. A method to predict when a disaster will occur through close attention to news and weather reports
2. A method to recognize that a disaster is imminent or occurring with plans to reduce the disaster's impact
3. A plan whereby policies and procedures as well as equipment and personnel are in place to handle disasters
4. Policies and procedures that operationalize actual activities during the disaster
5. Policies and procedures describing what will occur immediately after the disaster


2,3,4,5
Rationale 1: It is not possible to predict when a disaster will occur.
Rationale 2: This section of the plan would address mitigation of the disaster.
Rationale 3: This section would be titled "Preparedness."
Rationale 4: This is the "response" section.
Rationale 5: This is the "recovery" section.
Global Rationale:

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The nurse's best response would be: 1. "Your daughter is very young to be experiencing these types of changes.". 2. "You are probably right, since you went through these types of changes early.". 3. "This type of hair growth is normally associated with cardiovascular disorders.". 4. "Are her friends experiencing the same changes?"

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The specially prepared nurse administering chemotherapeutic drugs should

a. administer intravenous medications only through VADs. b. apply ice to the area after an intramuscular injection of chemotherapy. c. wear a mask during administration of the agent. d. wear gloves and a gown during preparation and administration of the drugs.

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When assessing the client with ductal ectasia, the nurse understands that signs and symptoms supporting this diagnosis include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

A. A soft mass on palpation B. Greenish-brown nipple discharge C. Enlarged axillary nodes D. A mass with regular borders E. Redness and edema over the site of the mass F. Mass tenderness on palpation

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A newborn is being breastfed. To evaluate nutritional adequacy, you should be aware that breast milk contains an average of how many calories?

A) 12 calories per ounce B) 20 calories per ounce C) 24 calories per ounce D) 30 calories per ounce

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