The nurse is teaching a course in the community concerning the actions that need to be taken in the event a pandemic occurs. A participant questions the nurse about how long she should be prepared to stay at home
What response by the nurse is most correct? a. "The greatest danger during the pandemic will be in the first 48 to 72 hours."
b. "You should be prepared to remain at home for about 2 weeks."
c. "Residents should be prepared to stay home for 4 to 6 days."
d. "Staying home for a full 10 days will be needed."
B
Preparations for pandemics include teaching people to be prepared to stay at home for at least 2 weeks.
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