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daltonest1984

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The nurse, triaging victims of a mass casualty incident, will focus attention on the victims who are color coded as:
 
  1. green.
  2. yellow.
  3. red.
  4. black.

Question 2

The nurse is providing dietary instruction to a client diagnosed with Wilson's disease. Which of the following should be included in these instructions? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Avoid liver.
  2. Avoid shellfish.
  3. Eat soy products.
  4. Use avocados in salads.
  5. Avoid nectarines.
  6. Avoid mushrooms.



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Answer to Question 1

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Victims coded green will do well with minimal care, and victims coded black will most likely die even with care. The focus is on the red-coded victims, then the yellow, using immediate resources and rapid intervention for those who will benefit the most.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 5, 6
Dietary instruction for a client diagnosed with Wilson's disease include reducing the intake of foods high in copper. This includes avoiding liver, shellfish, soy products, avocado, nectarines, and mushrooms.



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