During the Aftermath of a Disaster,the Nurse Is Assigned to Triage

question 5

Multiple Choice

During the aftermath of a disaster,the nurse is assigned to triage incoming injured people.A man shows all the symptoms of a myocardial infarction.What should the nurse do first?

• A)Give him a red tag so that he is the next person for the physician to treat.
• B)Give him a green tag because without a cardiac care unit,the man will not survive.
• C)Allow him to die with dignity by giving him a black tag.
• D)Provide care for the man until a physician becomes available.

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