A newly licensed nurse is reviewing the role of a nurse in disaster planning. Which of the following is an activity a nurse should engage in disaster preparation?

A. Vaccinate susceptible children and adults against smallpox: Vaccination is a public health intervention but is typically conducted under the direction of public health authorities and is not a routine nursing disaster preparation activity. B. Assess types, levels, and scopes of disasters: While understanding disaster types is important, assessment of scope and level is generally part of emergency management planning at an organizational or governmental level, rather than a direct nursing responsibility. C. Make quarantine preparations for those exposed to anthrax: Quarantine planning is a public health measure implemented by authorities during an actual event. Nurses may assist in care during quarantine, but preparing quarantines is not a primary preparation activity. D. Participate in community drills and mock events: Engaging in drills and simulations allows nurses to practice roles, improve response times, and enhance preparedness for real disaster situations. Participation in these exercises is a key nursing activity in disaster planning.