The nurse needs to find out what antibiotics are being stored by the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS). What agency will the nurse contact for this information?
1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2. Department of Defense
3. Department of Homeland Security
4. Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention manages the Strategic National Stockpile to ensure immediate availability and deployment of essentials to any state.
Rationale 2: The Department of Defense does not manage the SNS.
Rationale 3: The Department of Homeland Security does not manage the SNS.
Rationale 4: The Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations does not manage the SNS.
Global Rationale: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention manages the Strategic National Stockpile to ensure immediate availability and deployment of essentials to any state. The remaining organizations do not manage this resource.
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