The emergency department (ED) nurse is assigned to triage clients.What is the purpose of triage?
A) Treat clients on a first-come, first-serve basis.
B) Identify and treat clients with low acuity first.
C) Prioritize clients based on illness severity.
D) Determine health needs from a complete assessment.
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