One of the key principles of triage in disasters is that it should be:
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Correct answer: Quick and accurate, prioritizing under resource constraints
Disaster triage emphasizes speed and accuracy in classification under limited resources: classification and prioritization of injured, speed and accuracy are key principles.
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