Utilizing the simple triage and rapid transport (START) system, in what order would the nurse prioritize the following patients? Click and drag the options below to move them up or down.
A)A 67-year-old male complaining of chest pain.His heart rate is 120 beats/minute, his blood pressure is 100/68 mmHg, and his respiratory rate is 20 breaths/min.
B)A 27-year-old woman presenting with a respiratory rate of 36 breaths/min, and capillary refill of 4 seconds.
C)A 58-year-old woman able to walk on her own and states over and over, " I don't know what happened."
D)A 30-year-old male with a collapsed airway and multiple chest trauma; he does not have a palpable carotid pulse and you are unable to assess respiratory movement.
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