Prioritization in Emergency Care

Hard Management Of Care Prioritization

A nurse is working in a busy emergency department and must triage patients based on their presenting conditions. Four patients have just arrived at the same time. The nurse must prioritize the patients to ensure timely and effective care. The patients are:

Patient A: A 35-year-old male with chest pain and diaphoresis.
Patient B: A 68-year-old female with a fractured wrist and moderate pain.
Patient C: A 20-year-old female with a laceration to the thigh that is bleeding but controllable.
Patient D: A 5-year-old child with a fever of 101°F and a runny nose.

As the nurse assesses the situation, which patient should the nurse prioritize for care first?

Patient A: A 35-year-old male with chest pain and diaphoresis.

Patient B: A 68-year-old female with a fractured wrist and moderate pain.

Patient C: A 20-year-old female with a laceration to the thigh that is bleeding but controllable.

Patient D: A 5-year-old child with a fever of 101°F and a runny nose.

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