In a mass casualty incident where resources are severely limited, a nurse is triaging multiple patients. Which patient would be assigned a 'red' tag (immediate priority)?

The correct answer to the question "In a mass casualty incident where resources are severely limited, a nurse is triaging multiple patients. Which patient would be assigned a 'red' tag (immediate priority)?" is Option C: A patient with an open airway and sucking chest wound..

The other options — A) A patient with a fractured tibia, alert and hemodynamically stable., B) A patient with full-thickness burns to 70% of the body, unresponsive., D) A patient with minor lacerations and abrasions, walking wounded. — are incorrect for this NCLEX-RN Exam Prep question. As explained above: A patient with an open airway and sucking chest wound has a life-threatening injury that is salvageable with immediate intervention. Patients with extensive burns (70%) are often considered unsalvage…