An assistive personnel (AP) comes to work with a new set of artificial nails. The nurse takes the AP to a private location to discuss the issue. Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate?

Rationale:

A. A staff nurse typically does not function as the incident commander; this role is usually filled by someone with a leadership or administrative position in disaster planning.

B. An actual disaster cannot replace a drill because drills are designed to prepare staff for specific scenarios and ensure readiness.

C. A physician is not required to triage victims; this task can be performed by trained triage nurses or other designated personnel.

D. Regular disaster drills are essential for ensuring preparedness and assessing the effectiveness of disaster response plans.

Rationale:

A. A client who has pneumonia and has an axillary temperature of 38° C (101° F) has an elevated temperature, but it is less critical than immediate concerns with circulation.

B. A client who has diarrhea and requests clear liquids for breakfast needs dietary adjustments but does not present as urgent.

C. A client who has a cast on the left leg and reports numbness and paresthesia could be experiencing complications such as compartment syndrome, which is an urgent condition requiring immediate assessment.

D. A client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and has a fasting blood glucose level of 150 is important to monitor but not as immediately critical as potential complications with circulation.