The nurse has been assigned the role of triage nurse after a weather-related disaster.What is the priority action of the nurse?

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The triage nurse classifies victims of the explosion into priority of care based on illness or injury severity.Calling in additional staff more likely would be done by the hospital incident commander or designee.Physical care is provided to victims after triage occurs.Psychological support should be an ongoing part of the disaster plan but is not included in triage responsibilities; this ensures that the greatest good is provided to the greatest number of people.

The Nurse Has Been Assigned the Role of Triage Nurse