A nurse is responding to a disaster.Which of the following is the priority of the disaster response?
A) Clean up the environment
B) Handle the stress reaction of the victims
C) Bring in as many aid workers and nurses as possible
D) Reestablish sanitary barriers and focus on basic needs

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Reestablishing sanitary barriers and focusing on water,food,waste disposal,vector control,shelter,and safety are the first goals.After this has been established,the nurse can address the cleanup of the environment,the stress reactions of the victims,and the need to bring in additional workers.

A Nurse Is Responding to a Disaster