Following a mass casualty due to a bus accident, 25 admissions are brought to an emergency department at the same time. Which of the following staff is most likely to perform the initial triage?
A) Licensed practical nurse
B) Licensed vocational nurse
C) Registered nurse
D) Emergency technician
C
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The registered nurse is mostly responsible for performing triage in the event of multiple admissions at one time. Licensed practical nurses or licensed vocational nurses are not responsible for triage assessment; they have routine nursing responsibilities. Emergency technicians are not responsible for triage assessment; they provide immediate care for critically ill clients and transport them to medical facilities.
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