The trauma nurse has arrived at the scene of a large accident and is preparing to transport clients to a trauma center. Which injury does the nurse immediately identify as requiring priority transport?
A) Penetrating injury to the thigh, with visible bleeding
B) Open fracture of the arm, with severe pain
C) Open fracture of the leg, with visible deformity
D) Scalp laceration, unconscious, with normal respirations
D) Scalp laceration, unconscious, with normal respirations
Explanation: A) According to the guidelines for field triage of injured clients, the unconscious client can be immediately identified as requiring transport to a trauma facility. Although the client with a penetrating injury to the thigh and the clients with open fractures also require transport, this would be determined during step 2 of the guidelines for field triage of injured clients.
B) According to the guidelines for field triage of injured clients, the unconscious client can be immediately identified as requiring transport to a trauma facility. Although the client with a penetrating injury to the thigh and the clients with open fractures also require transport, this would be determined during step 2 of the guidelines for field triage of injured clients.
C) According to the guidelines for field triage of injured clients, the unconscious client can be immediately identified as requiring transport to a trauma facility. Although the client with a penetrating injury to the thigh and the clients with open fractures also require transport, this would be determined during step 2 of the guidelines for field triage of injured clients.
D) According to the guidelines for field triage of injured clients, the unconscious client can be immediately identified as requiring transport to a trauma facility. Although the client with a penetrating injury to the thigh and the clients with open fractures also require transport, this would be determined during step 2 of the guidelines for field triage of injured clients.
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