The nursing team cares for victims of a possible anthrax white powder investigation. Which information must be documented by the nurse scribe? (Select all that apply.)
A) Victims' names
B) Time and place
C) Name of the Incident Commander
D) General assessment of the field
E) Victims' health histories
Ans: B, C, D
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During an emergency event, it is not possible or expected that normal documentation standards and protocols will be maintained. When responding to an emergency, the time, place, general assessment of the field, and the name of the Incident Commander should be noted. Events move quickly, and documentation of observations is important. However, it is not possible to document all the information that is normally required, such as victims' names or their health histories.
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