Following an earthquake, patients are triaged by emergency medical personnel and are transported to the emergency department (ED). Which patient will the nurse need to assess first?
a. A patient with a red tag
b. A patient with a blue tag
c. A patient with a black tag
d. A patient with a yellow tag
ANS: A
The red tag indicates a patient with a life-threatening injury requiring rapid treatment. The other tags indicate patients with less urgent injuries or those who are likely to die.
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