The emergency department (ED) nurse is using the CIAMPEDS mnemonic to triage an 8-year-old patient. Which questions would the nurse ask? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. "C": What is the chief complaint?
2. "I": Has the child been exposed to anything requiring isolation?
3. "P": What do you think is the problem?
4. "E": Has the patient ever had these symptoms before today?
5. "D": Has the patient's diet or appetite changed?
1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: The "C" of the mnemonic represents chief complaint.
Rationale 2: The "I" of the mnemonic is related to isolation or immunizations.
Rationale 3: The "P" of the mnemonic represents the parents' or caregivers' impression of the patient's problem.
Rationale 4: The "E" in the mnemonic represents the events surrounding the illness or injury.
Rationale 5: The "D" in the mnemonic represents diet or diapers, signifying output.
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