The emergency response team is setting up an area in which to triage victims of a building blast in a major metropolitan area. Which area should the nurse identify to set up this triage location?

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The cold zone is the area that is farthest from the site of the disaster and is designated as the area for triaging and treating victims. It is the safest location for medical personnel to work and to provide medical care. The hot zone is the area closest to the disaster site and is only accessible by trained emergency responders wearing appropriate protective gear. The warm zone is an intermediate zone between the hot zone and cold zone where decontamination and stabilization can be performed. The clean zone is the area where non-contaminated individuals and supplies are located.

The Emergency Response Team Is Setting Up an Area in Which