Following an earthquake, clients are triaged by emergency medical personnel and are transported to the hospital. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?
A)A client with a red tag
B)A client with a blue tag
C)A client with a yellow tag
D)A client with a green tag

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The red tag indicates a client with a life-threatening injury requiring rapid treatment. The other tags indicate clients with less urgent injuries or those who are likely to die.

Following an Earthquake, Clients Are Triaged by Emergency Medical Personnel