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Establishing Priorities MOC
Question

During a mass casualty incident, which client should be assigned a delayed priority rather than immediate care?

Explanation
In disaster triage, clients with stable vital signs and non-life-threatening injuries can usually wait for delayed care. Airway obstruction, uncontrolled arterial bleeding, and severe respiratory distress require immediate intervention. The goal is to do the greatest good for the greatest number.
Next question on this topicThe nurse receives report on four clients. Which client should the nurse assess first?

In-depth explanation

Clinical Judgment
Mass casualty triage prioritizes survivable life threats first.

Memory Tip
Stable fracture can wait.

Clinical scenario

Clinical Practice Guide
Disaster triage sorts clients by urgency, survival likelihood, and resource availability.

Caution
Disaster triage differs from routine first-come care.

Key concepts

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