A railway accident causes the release of a dangerous chemical compound into the atmosphere. The nurse providing rapid triage and emergency treatment for clients in an effort to stabilize them knows that which is the primary purpose of the warm zone in this incident?

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A)The warm zone (also referred to as the yellow, contamination, or contamination reduction zone)is located at least 300 feet from the outer edge of the hot zone. Although the primary purpose is decontamination, rapid triage and emergency treatment to stabilize victims may also take place in the warm zone. Individuals who have the highest levels of contamination are treated with the highest priority. Personal protective equipment (PPE)is required in this zone.
B)The warm zone (also referred to as the yellow, contamination, or contamination reduction zone)is located at least 300 feet from the outer edge of the hot zone. Although the primary purpose is decontamination, rapid triage and emergency treatment to stabilize victims may also take place in the warm zone. Individuals who have the highest levels of contamination are treated with the highest priority. Personal protective equipment (PPE)is required in this zone.
C)The warm zone (also referred to as the yellow, contamination, or contamination reduction zone)is located at least 300 feet from the outer edge of the hot zone. Although the primary purpose is decontamination, rapid triage and emergency treatment to stabilize victims may also take place in the warm zone. Individuals who have the highest levels of contamination are treated with the highest priority. Personal protective equipment (PPE)is required in this zone.
D)The warm zone (also referred to as the yellow, contamination, or contamination reduction zone)is located at least 300 feet from the outer edge of the hot zone. Although the primary purpose is decontamination, rapid triage and emergency treatment to stabilize victims may also take place in the warm zone. Individuals who have the highest levels of contamination are treated with the highest priority. Personal protective equipment (PPE)is required in this zone.

A Railway Accident Causes the Release of a Dangerous Chemical