In the event of a mass casualty situation, the best triage nurse is:
1. the recently graduated registered nurse (RN).
2. the licensed vocational nurse (LVN) with 5 years' experience.
3. the registered nurse (RN) with the most experience and best assessment skills.
4. the recently graduated licensed vocational nurse (LVN).
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Triage is usually performed by an RN who is experienced and can complete a rapid assessment. Triage nurses are challenged with assessing the order in which clients need to be evaluated by an emergency department doctor. The recently graduated registered nurse does not have the experience necessary to perform adequate triage. The recently graduated licensed vocational nurse and the licensed vocation nurse with 5 years experience do not have the appropriate education on client assessment to serve as a triage nurse.
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