A mass casualty accident has occurred. The first patient the nurse receives has a color code of red. What is the nurse's disposition of this patient?

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A color code of red indicates that the patient has life-threatening injuries that require immediate intervention. The nurse should prioritize this patient's care and assess and treat their injuries as soon as possible. Sending the patient home, planning to evaluate them later, or allowing them to die are not appropriate actions for a patient with a red color code.

A Mass Casualty Accident Has Occurred