You arrive on the scene where a school bus has been hit by a train.The bus was in its early stages of picking up students and you have 5 patients.Your closest unit is 30 minutes away.Triage this patient based on this scenario: Patient #1 is a 16-year-old female with the following vital signs: respirations 28,pulse 132,and altered mental status with cool clammy skin.

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Patient #1 is showing signs of shock with a high respiratory rate, tachycardia, altered mental status, and cool, clammy skin. These are indicators of a serious condition and require immediate intervention. Therefore, Patient #1 should be given a Priority 1, red tag, indicating they require urgent attention and transportation to a hospital.

You Arrive on the Scene Where a School Bus Has