The nurse is planning a program to address disaster mitigation activities in the community. What should the nurse consult when preparing this program?
1. community disaster preparedness plan
2. hospital administrators
3. physicians with practices in the community
4. schools and day care centers
Correct Answer: 1
One role of the nurse in disaster planning is to prepare self, families, friends, and communities for disasters in conjunction with the local disaster preparedness plan. The nurse does not need to consult hospital administrators, physicians, or schools and day care centers when planning this program
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