While triaging patients at a MCI, you find a 22-year-old man who is not breathing. After you open the airway, the patient takes a breath. You should:

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In a mass casualty incident (MCI), when a patient who was not breathing starts to breathe after you open the airway, you should tag them as "immediate" and move on. This indicates they require immediate medical attention due to the severity of their condition. Oxygen application, perfusion status assessment, and mental status assessment are important but follow after ensuring the patient is tagged correctly for prioritization in treatment.

While Triaging Patients at a MCI, You Find a 22-Year-Old