Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
Simulated
A nurse is assisting with triaging clients following an explosion. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as the highest priority?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
In mass casualty triage, clients with compromised respiration (>30 breaths/min) are prioritized as they may deteriorate quickly. Unconscious clients with absent respirations are considered unsalvageable in triage protocols.