After a mass casualty event, the nurse triages care of dozens of patients in the emergency department (ED) based on the severity of their injury and likelihood of survival. This is an example of which principle?
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The provider is obtaining consent from the patient in preparation for a laparoscopic ureterolithotomy. The nurse witnesses the provider dismissing the patient’s questions and repeatedly asking the patient to sign the consent form. The nurse reports which violation to the charge nurse for further management?
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The nurse is a first responder following a mass casualty incident and performs triage on these victims while waiting for assistance. List the patients in order they must be treated according to the Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment (START) protocol.
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