Under the Emergency Severity Index triage algorithm, a patient presents with sudden severe chest pain, diaphoresis, and cold clammy skin. Which ESI triage level represents the correct categorization?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Level 2 emergent high risk
Answer: Level 2 emergent high risk.
Why not the others: Level 4 is for patients requiring only one diagnostic or therapeutic resource; Level 3 is for stable patients needing two or more resources without dangerous vital signs; Level 5 requires zero emergency department resources.
Why not the others: Level 4 is for patients requiring only one diagnostic or therapeutic resource; Level 3 is for stable patients needing two or more resources without dangerous vital signs; Level 5 requires zero emergency department resources.
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