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Foundation of Nursing Practice - II

A nurse is responding to the needs of victims at a collapsed building. What principle guides the nurse’s priorities during this disaster?

Hemorrhage necessitates immediate care to save the most livesThose requiring minimal care are treated first so they can help othersVictims with head injuries are treated first because the care is most complexChildren receive the highest

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ExplanationB. The goal in a disaster, when need exceeds resources, is to benefit the largest number of people; helping those who need less care first benefits the largest number because they become available to help others. A, C, D. This is not the priority in a disaster.

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