During discussion about the hospital's disaster plan, the administrator says, "I am concerned about our current surge capacity." How should the members of the group interpret this concern?
A) The administrator is worried about the ability of the hospital's electrical system to handle the power fluctuation common during physical disasters.
B) The administrator is concerned that flood waters following a storm surge might overwhelm the hospital infrastructure.
C) The administrator is worried about the hospital's ability to respond to a large influx of clients from a disaster.
D) The administrator is concerned that a disaster would bring about the influx of media and frightened family.
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