A nurse is participating in the preparedness stage of disaster management. Which of the follow-ing describes what is happening?
a. Heightened inspection and increased se-curity in the community
b. Incorporation of provision of pets into lo-cal disaster plans
c. Purchase of personal protective equipment for all citizens
d. Assembly of disaster kits for the home, workplace, and car
ANS: D
Disaster kit assembly for the home, workplace, and car, especially by nurses, occurs during the preparedness phase. Heightened inspection and increased security in the community is part of the prevention activities. Purchase of personal protective equipment for all citizens and incorporation of provision of pets into local disaster plans are not realistic plans for preparedness.
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