The nurse is notified that a possible anthrax exposure occurred at the local military base. Civilian workers are routed to the local hospital's emergency department. The nurse's responsibility is to set up points of distribution (PODs) in the community. Which function should the POD prioritize in response to the anthrax exposure?

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In response to an anthrax exposure, the primary function of points of distribution (PODs) is to administer prophylactic medications to prevent the development of the disease in individuals who may have been exposed.

The Nurse Is Notified That a Possible Anthrax Exposure Occurred