A terrible storm causes the electricity to go out in the hospital and the emergency generator lights come on. Which action should the charge nurse implement?
Select the correct response:
a. Contact the maintenance department to determine how long the electricity will be out.
b. Have the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) place a portable flashlight on each bedside table.
c. Instruct the staff to plug critical electrical equipment into the red outlets.
d. Request all family members to leave the hospital as soon as possible.
