A Nurse Was the First on the Scene of a Disaster

question 17

Multiple Choice

A nurse was the first on the scene of a disaster and saw people with injuries ranging from minor to serious.Some of those with minor injuries were helping others.Which of the following injured persons would the nurse assist first?

• A) Those with life-threatening head and chest injuries
• B) Those who have life-threatening abdominal injuries
• C) Those who have serious injuries of limbs
• D) Those who are hurt but still mobile and functioning

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