An inservice program is being offered in the hospital on bioterrorism and the response of the health care agency.During the program,the mitigation phase is described.The nurse is informed that this phase includes:
A) Determination of hazard vulnerability and the impact of the emergency situation
B) Steps taken to manage the effects of the event and an inventory of available resources
C) Steps taken by staff to triage victims
D) Restoration of essential services

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The mitigation phase consists of the assessment process to determine hazard vulnerability for the hospital's service area.This includes an identification of the kinds of emergency situations that are most likely to occur and their probable impact.During the preparedness phase,steps are taken to manage the effects of the event,and an inventory of available resources is taken.During the response phase,steps are taken by staff to triage victims.During the recovery phase,steps are taken to restore essential services.

An Inservice Program Is Being Offered in the Hospital on Bioterrorism