A nurse learns about a huge disaster a few states away.Which of the following actions by the nurse would be most helpful in this situation?
A) Donating to any charity that is assisting the victims
B) Driving over to the area and volunteering to assist
C) Sending clothes and food to the area for distribution
D) Training to become a Red Cross disaster volunteer

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Disaster workers must know what kinds of populations they are attempting to assist.Thus,formal training related to disaster management and response would be important for the nurse to complete.Without having formal training and having official sponsorship,volunteers may not be able to be used.Lack of information or inaccurate information regarding the scope of the disaster and its initial effects can contribute to the misuse of resources.Often too many volunteers who lack official sponsorship convene at the site of disaster and are disappointed when their help cannot be used.Similarly,well-meaning people may send clothes and food to disaster sites.The unneeded contributions of food and clothing add to the stress of coping with the disaster,particularly if refrigeration and storage are not available.Although contributing to an organization like the American Red Cross is to be encouraged and commended,many fraudulent scam charities may pop up claiming to collect funds for the victims.

A Nurse Learns About a Huge Disaster a Few States