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SWAT RNs: Supporting Bedside Leaders with Clinical Judgment

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The triage nurse obtains his vital signs: blood pressure 134/82 mm Hg, respirations 30 breaths per minute, heart rate 102 bpm, temperature 99.8 The patient appears anxious and restless, requiring redirection as the triage nurse processes him. Salzo presents to the emergency department (ED) at 3:00 a.m. with difficulty breathing.

Triage 105
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A Day in the Life of an Emergency Care Nurse

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Once in the emergency department, nurses conduct quick evaluations of patients, checking vital signs, gathering medical histories, and performing physical examinations. In many EDs, nurses also perform triage, which involves categorizing patients according to the urgency of their needs.