The emergency department nurse is triaging patients.Which patient should be prioritized?

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A patient with possible asthma presenting with dyspnea is a potential emergency and should be prioritized as such. Chest pain and fractures can also be serious, but in this scenario, the patient with asthma has the potential to rapidly deteriorate and require urgent intervention. The older adult with a hip fracture in pain would also be a priority, but may not require immediate intervention as the patient with asthma.

The Emergency Department Nurse Is Triaging Patients