In an MCI, a pediatric patient who cannot walk and has a respiratory rate of 50 and a palpable pulse should be classified as

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In a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI), a pediatric patient who cannot walk, has a respiratory rate of 50 (which is significantly higher than the normal range for children), and has a palpable pulse but potentially compromised breathing should be classified as "immediate." This classification indicates that the patient requires immediate medical attention due to the severity of their condition, particularly the high respiratory rate indicating respiratory distress.

In an MCI, a Pediatric Patient Who Cannot Walk and Has