In the Simple Triage and Rapid Transport (START) system for triaging patients, what should you include in your assessment to determine the order in which patients will receive emergency care?
a. Chief complaint, respiratory rate, pulse, medications the patient is using
b. Respiratory rate, pulse, mental status, ability to walk
c. Level of consciousness, pulse, past medical history, medications the patient is using
d. Chief complaint, ability to walk, pulse, past medical history
Answer: b
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