A nurse is working at a hospital in Hawaii. A neighboring island has been evacuated due to a volcanic eruption. The hospital has been put on alert that they will be receiving injured people from the evacuated island. What types of injuries or illnesses should the nurse and other staff be prepared to treat?

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The nurse and staff should be prepared to treat burns from lava or hot ash, respiratory issues from inhaling volcanic ash, and traumatic injuries from debris or accidents during evacuation.

A Nurse Is Working at a Hospital in Hawaii