The nurse is determining the extent of the damage caused by a huge tornado. The number of deaths and injuries caused by the tornado is included in the assessment. What type of assessment does this best describe?

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2. Following the occurrence of an actual disaster event, community health nurses will be actively involved in rapid assessment of disaster effects. Rapid assessment involves determining the extent of damage caused by the disaster as well as the number of deaths and injuries. Predisaster assessment involves assessing the potential for disaster and response capabilities within a specific community. Assessment during a disaster focuses on identification of disaster effects and related health needs.

The Nurse Is Determining the Extent of the Damage Caused