A nurse has joined a committee that will oversee all of the disaster preparedness activities in a chain of long-term care facilities. Which principle should underlie the committee's activities?
A) Disasters most often occur in the Midwest and on the Gulf coast.
B) Disasters are much more common in urban settings than in rural areas.
C) Disasters can happen at any time and in any place.
D) Disasters can be predicted by conscientious and well-organized efforts.
Ans: C
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Disasters are unpredictable and can happen anywhere and at any time. This principle should underlie emergency preparedness and disaster preparedness efforts.
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