Nurses must understand that during an emergency,such as a tornado,sometimes the presiding decision maker may have to make decisions based on the principle of the most good for the most people.What would be an appropriate action based on that principle? (Select all that all apply.
A)Moving only the ambulatory patients to safety
B)Potentially sacrificing staff to remain with the ventilated patients
C)Allowing staff members with families to leave
D)Asking visitors to move into the stairways
E)Refusing to allow any staff members to leave

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Moving only the ambulatory patients to safety and asking visitors to move into the stairways would both prioritize the safety and well-being of the majority of people involved in the emergency. Sacrificing staff or refusing to allow anyone to leave would not prioritize the most good for the most people. Allowing staff members with families to leave may be appropriate in some circumstances but would need to be balanced against ensuring adequate staffing levels for patient care.

Nurses Must Understand That During an Emergency,such as a Tornado,sometimes