A nurse has been dispatched to communities along the New Madrid fault in Missouri because the area has seen a recent increase in seismic activity
The nurse is attempting to put policies in place that mitigate the potential damages from future earthquakes. Which of the following is an example of an effective policy change?
A. Require a post-earthquake meeting to discuss the town's response.
B. Create an emergency preparedness plan.
C. Update building ordinances to be more resistant to seismic activity.
D. Make the Director of the City Health Department in charge of all emergency response needs.
ANS: C
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