A nurse working on a medical-surgical unit is notified about a mass casualty event that recently took place in the community. Which of the following assignments should the nurse anticipate?

A. "Provide informational updates to members of the media" is incorrect. This task typically falls under the responsibility of the hospital’s public relations or communications team. Nurses do not usually handle media updates in the context of mass casualty events. B. "Assist in discharging stable clients to home" is correct. During a mass casualty event, it is important to make room for incoming patients. Discharging stable patients helps free up beds and resources for those who need immediate care. C. "Delegate tasks to emergency health care specialists" is incorrect. While nurses may delegate some tasks, the nurse’s primary responsibility in this scenario would be managing care within the medical-surgical unit, not directing emergency health care specialists. D. "Determine the acuity and number of casualties arriving at the facility" is incorrect. This task is generally managed by triage teams or emergency management staff who assess incoming patients at the point of injury or arrival at the facility.