Brianna has been involved in a mass casualty event. She has a grade I concussion, periorbital...
Brianna has been involved in a mass casualty event. She has a grade I concussion, periorbital injury, and closed fracture of a right lower extremity. What survival potential level should the nurse assign Brianna during triage? Provide a rationale for your answer.
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