A community-based external disaster is initiated after a tornado moved through the city. A nurse from the medical records review department arrives at the emergency department asking how she can assist
The best response by a nurse working for the trauma center would be to: a. assign the nurse administrative duties, such as obtaining patient demographic information.
b. assign the nurse to a triage room with another nurse from the emergency department.
c. thank the nurse but inform her to return to her department as her skill set is not a good match for patients' needs.
d. have the nurse assist with transport of patients to procedural areas.
A
A nurse in the medical records department is most likely familiar with the disaster plan and although she doesn't currently provide direct care to patients, she is a knowledgeable healthcare provider who can help in a disaster by obtaining essential patient information. Assigning the nurse to provide direct care to patients, such as assisting in the triage room or transporting patients, may not be appropriate, as the direct care skills are not known. Asking the nurse to return to her department also may not be appropriate because the nurse offers a skill set that can be used during the disaster.
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