A hospital brochure states: 'Our emergency department operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Patients with life-threatening conditions are seen immediately. Non-urgent cases may experience wait times of two to four hours.' What is the main idea of this passage?
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ALife-threatening emergencies are the only cases accepted at the emergency department.
BThe emergency department is only available during peak hours.
CThe emergency department prioritizes patients based on the severity of their condition.
DThe hospital's emergency department has long wait times for most patients.
✓ Correct answer: C. The emergency department prioritizes patients based on the severity of their condition.The main idea is the central point supported by all details; here, every sentence supports the idea that triage — severity-based prioritization — governs how the emergency department operates.
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