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In a mass casualty incident involving multiple trauma victims, which patient would the nurse triage as 'red' (immediate) according to the START method?

A A patient with a fractured ankle and stable vital signs.
B A patient with a superficial laceration and able to walk.
C A patient with absent radial pulse, respirations 32/min, and unable to follow commands.
D A patient with minor burns covering less than 10% TBSA and able to follow commands.

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

According to START triage, a patient with absent radial pulse (impaired circulation), rapid respirations, and altered mental status (unable to follow commands) indicates immediate life-threatening conditions requiring rapid intervention, classifying them as 'red'.

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