A Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Thermal Burns

question 15

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a client with thermal burns on 30% of the body in an emergency department. Which nursing intervention prevents the risk of burn shock in the client?

• A) Ensuring adequate fluid resuscitation
• B) Elevating the head of the client's bed
• C) Applying silver nitrate ointment on thermal burns
• D) Administering potassium supplements to the client

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