The Emergency Department (ED) Nurse Is Using the CIAMPEDS Mnemonic

question 17

Multiple Choice

The emergency department (ED) nurse is using the CIAMPEDS mnemonic to triage an 8-year-old patient. Which questions would the nurse ask? Select all that apply.

• A) "C": What is the chief complaint?
• B) "I": Has the child been exposed to anything requiring isolation?
• C) "P": What do you think is the problem?
• D) "E": Has the patient ever had these symptoms before today?
• E) "D": Has the patient's diet or appetite changed?

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