After a severe tornado hit the center of town, the American Red Cross set up an emergency shelter. The Emergency Operations Center was established. What would
a nurse member of the Disaster Action Team probably be asked to do? Select all that apply.
A. Debrief all the professionals assisting at the shelter.
B. Establish a personal family disaster response plan.
C. Appear on the local radio and TV stations to exhort citizens to stay calm, because help is on the way.
D. Ride in a helicopter and assess the amount of damage done to the community.
E. Meet everyone who comes to the shelter, assign them a space, and give them emotional support.
F. Triage injured people, set up morgue facilities, and help with immediate first aid.
ANS: E, F
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