The Triage Nurse in a Hospital Emergency Department Is Determining

question 19

Multiple Choice

The triage nurse in a hospital emergency department is determining the order of care for several patients. Which patient would the nurse consider as having the highest priority?

• A) A 68-year-old patient suffering from dehydration and disorientation
• B) A 14-year-old patient having respiratory distress and increasing anxiety
• C) A 46-year-old patient with multiple cuts and abrasions to the upper extremities
• D) A 38-year-old patient with a broken right hip and in severe pain

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Actions or decisions that do not follow logical reasoning, typically influenced by emotions, misconceptions, or psychological biases.

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Actions demonstrating understanding, compassion, or support towards others' feelings or situations.

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