The nurse in the emergency department is involved in triaging clients during a mass casualty incident. During this situation, which of the following is the triage time frame?
A)15 seconds
B)30 seconds
C)1 minute
D)2 minutes

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Disaster triage in the hospital setting must be rapid and conducted in less than 15 seconds. After this rapid assessment, clients with higher levels of acuity are directed to a treatment location in the emergency department.

The Nurse in the Emergency Department Is Involved in Triaging