A nurse is asked to help with triage after an earthquake hits the area. What is expected of the triage nurse?
A) Identify people who require immediate medical care
B) Assign personnel to areas needing assistance
C) Release information to the press
D) Communicate with areas receiving those affected
A
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As a triage person, the nurse is expected to identify people who require immediate medical care. Assigning personnel to areas needing assistance, releasing information to the press, and communicating with the areas receiving those affected are the additional responsibilities of the identified command center.
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