Which of the following statements regarding critical incident stress management at the scene of a multiple-casualty incident is correct?

A) Critical incident stress management should begin only after all patients have been cared for appropriately.
B) At a multiple-casualty incident, rescuers are unable to self-heal and they lose their resiliency to cope with the stress.
C) Rescuers should be encouraged, but not forced, to report to the rehabilitation sector for a stress debriefing.
D) Critical incident stress management is a crucial and mandatory part of any disaster and should be enforced.


Answer: C) Rescuers should be encouraged, but not forced, to report to the rehabilitation sector for a stress debriefing.

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