A 28-year-old female arrives at the emergency department com…
A 28-year-old female arrives at the emergency department complaining of severe abdominal pain rated 9/10. She is diaphoretic, pale, and reports feeling dizzy when standing. Her vital signs are: BP 88/54 mmHg, HR 122 bpm, RR 24/min, Temp 37.1°C (98.8°F), SpO₂ 96% on room air. Using the Emergency Severity Index (ESI), what triage level should be assigned to this patient?
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During a mass casualty incident, you are the first nurse on scene using the START disaster triage system. You approach a 45-year-old male who is lying on the ground. He is difficult to arouse, has a respiratory rate of 34 breaths per minute, a weak radial pulse, and is unable to answer questions appropriately. What triage tag color should this patient receive?
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