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An emergency department nurse is sorting clients who have self-evacuated from a nearby industrial fire. A client approaches the triage desk walking independently and reports a minor burn on their left hand. Which of the following disaster triage tag colors should the nurse assign to this client?

  1. A
    Red
  2. B
    Yellow
  3. GreenAnswer
  4. D
    Black

Answer

The correct answer is the green tag, which is designated for minimal injuries in ambulatory clients.
The green triage tag is used for clients who are ambulatory and have minor injuries, often referred to as the 'walking wounded'. Because this client is walking independently and only has a minor burn, they fit this category perfectly and can safely wait for care.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Assess the client's mobility and airway, breathing, circulation (ABC) status based on the scenario.
The client is walking independently and only reports a minor burn.
In mass casualty triage, ambulatory status is the first assessment step to identify the 'walking wounded'.
2
Correlate the client's status with the standard disaster triage categories.
Clients who are ambulatory with minor injuries are classified as 'Minimal'.
This classification ensures resources are prioritized for clients with life-threatening but salvageable conditions.
3
Select the color tag that corresponds to the 'Minimal' triage category.
The green tag corresponds to minimal, non-life-threatening injuries.
Standard triage colors are Red (Immediate), Yellow (Delayed), Green (Minimal), and Black (Expectant).

Key Concept

Disaster Triage Principles
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