An _________________ provides a standard approach to managing emergencies in which multiple agencies are involved
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
incident command system
An incident command system (ICS), also referred to as the incident management system (IMS), provides a standard approach to managing emergencies in which multiple agencies are involved.
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A female patient asks about using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopausal symptoms but is concerned about the risks. How can the health care provider best guide the patient decision to begin or forego HRT?
A) "The significant increases in the risk of heart disease make HRT a risky treatment that is best avoided.". B) "You won't likely be increasing your risk of heart disease if you begin HRT, but neither will you be preventing.". C) "The overall effectiveness of HRT in alleviating the unwanted changes that following menopause has been disproven.". D) "HRT can best be described as a tradeoff, where menopausal symptoms decrease but there is a significantly increased risk of hip fractures and breast cancer.".
The nurse planning discharge needs for a client with macular degeneration and type 1 diabetes mellitus should include which of the following in this client's discharge needs?
1. Information on assisted living facilities 2. Information on Medic-Alert bracelets 3. Referral to home care to ensure safety with administering insulin at home 4. Information on the need to have routine eye examinations every 5 years
A new mother is asking the nurse about care of her baby's skin. The nurse should instruct the mother
A) Only use cloth diapers, since disposable ones can cause eczema B) Apply sunscreen when exposed to ultraviolet rays C) Lanugo is hair of a different color that is permanent D) Never trim the baby's nails due to susceptibility to infection