A nurse is teaching a group of newly hired nurses about the requirements for disaster planning. Which of the following statements by one of the newly hired nurses indicates an understanding of the teaching?

Rationale:

A. Insisting the client take medications does not respect the client’s autonomy and is not an advocacy action.

B. Informing the client that the medication is the same as taken at home does not necessarily address the client’s concerns or questions.

C. Telling the client that refusal is noncompliance does not support client autonomy and does not address their concerns.

D. Encouraging the client to verbalize questions supports their right to be informed and make decisions about their care, demonstrating advocacy.

Rationale:

A. HICS focuses on organizing and managing internal facility operations rather than mobilizing external multidisciplinary responders.

B. HICS does not directly ensure the availability of specific medical supplies; this is usually managed through other systems or protocols.

C. HICS is primarily concerned with internal facility management, not providing additional responders from outside agencies.

D. HICS helps to define roles, responsibilities, and reporting channels within the facility during a disaster, ensuring effective internal management.