When teaching community preparedness for a community group, the nurse explains that components of the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) provide for: (Select all that apply.)

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Correct:b.The NDMS provides specially trained teams of people along with equipment designed for disaster relief.
c.The NDMS is responsible for removing patients from unsafe to safe areas.
d.The NDMS coordinates efforts to evacuate victims to federal or nonfederal volunteer hospitals that can care for disaster victims.
Incorrect:a.Many individuals are trained to detonate bombs,and they may be called on in the event of a disaster.
e.Provision of mental health services is the responsibility of the Metropolitan Medical Response System.

When Teaching Community Preparedness for a Community Group, the Nurse