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    Rn Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Proctored Exam - St. Joseph

    A nurse has been assigned to an internal disaster drill team and is triaging clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse classify with a green tag?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. An open compound fracture requires urgent treatment due to risk of hemorrhage and infection, classified as yellow (delayed) or red (immediate) depending on severity. B. Multiple facial lacerations, though visible, are not life-threatening and can be managed with delayed treatment. These clients are ambulatory and stable, fitting the green (minor) triage tag category. C. Full-thickness burns on the lower extremities pose risk for fluid loss, infection, and shock, red (immediate) priority. D. A puncture wound to the lung indicates possible pneumothorax or internal bleeding, red (immediate) due to airway/breathing compromise.

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