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ATI Nur 175 Med Surg Exam Questions
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The flight nurse arrived on scene of a bomb explosion and is assisting in the triage of clients. The client is found lying on the ground, confused but obeying commands. The client has a deformity to his lower leg with good peripheral pulses but is unable to ambulate. Using the START triage, what acuity level should be assigned to this client?
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Rationale: In the START triage system, the yellow category is designated for clients who are unable to walk, but their condition is stable and does not require immediate life-saving intervention. This client, though confused, is obeying commands, has a deformity to his lower leg with good peripheral pulses, and is unable to ambulate. These factors indicate that the client's injuries need attention but are not immediately life-threatening, making the yellow category appropriate. The black category is for clients who are deceased or have injuries so severe that they are not expected to survive even with immediate medical intervention. This client does not fall into this category as he is responsive and his condition is stable. The red category is assigned to clients who require immediate life-saving intervention. Although the client is unable to walk and has a deformity to his lower leg, he is stable, obeys commands, and has good peripheral pulses. Thus, he does not meet the criteria for the red category. The green category is used for clients who can walk and have minor injuries that do not require urgent medical attention. This client is unable to ambulate, indicating that his condition is more serious than those in the green category.
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