While Caring for a Client with Thermal Injury of Approximately

question 23

Multiple Choice

While caring for a client with thermal injury of approximately 50% of the total body surface area (TBSA) , the nurse assesses stridor in the client. Which is the priority nursing intervention for this client?

• A)Intubating the client
• B)Elevating the client's affected extremities
• C)Administering IV fluids to the client
• D)Beginning cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on the client

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