The hospital's Emergency Operations Committee is working on their disaster plan. In which components should nurses be included? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.

Choice A reason: Proactive prevention is not a level of prevention, but a type of prevention that involves anticipating and avoiding potential health problems before they occur.

Choice B reason: Secondary prevention is a level of prevention that involves screening, early detection, and prompt treatment of health problems to prevent complications and limit disability.

Choice C reason: Tertiary prevention is a level of prevention that involves rehabilitation, restoration, and support of health and function after a health problem has caused damage or disability.

Choice D reason: Primary prevention is a level of prevention that involves health promotion and protection of health and well-being by reducing or eliminating risk factors and preventing the onset of disease or injury.

Choice A reason: Nurses performing duties outside of the nurses' typical job description is not a component of a disaster plan. Nurses should only perform tasks that are within their scope of practice, license, and competencE.

Choice B reason: A plan for comprehensive practice drills is a component of a disaster plan. Nurses should be involved in conducting regular drills to test and improve the preparedness and response of the staff and facility.

Choice C reason: Identification of resources to meet anticipated needs for food, water, and supplies is a component of a disaster plan. Nurses should be involved in assessing and securing the necessary resources to provide adequate care and support for the clients and staff during a disaster.

Choice D reason: An internal and external communication plan is a component of a disaster plan. Nurses should be involved in establishing and maintaining effective communication channels with other health care providers, agencies, authorities, media, and community during a disaster.

Choice E reason: Discharge all surgical clients who are one day or more post-op is not a component of a disaster plan. Nurses should not discharge clients without proper assessment, documentation, education, and follow-up arrangements.