An emergency department has been notified that hundreds of injuries have occurred following the collapse of bleachers at a football game. The emergency department nurses should prepare to make which types of assessments? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

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1. Physical assessment skills will be necessary as victim's injuries are assessed.
2. The nurse must be able to conduct a self-assessment of abilities to manage a victim and of personal reaction to the disaster.
3. The nurse must make situational assessments at all times during the disaster to ensure a flow of clients, equipment, personnel, and information. The nurse must also assess the safety of the situation.
4. Victim families are also involved in the disaster. The nurse must assess the families' coping abilities.
5. The nurse will not be involved in community assessment at the time of the disaster but may be called on for this skill in the days and weeks to follow.

An Emergency Department Has Been Notified That Hundreds of Injuries