A Child Is Brought to the Emergency Department from a House

question 17

Multiple Choice

A child is brought to the emergency department from a house fire.She has singed eyebrows and sounds hoarse.After applying oxygen,which action by the nurse takes priority?

• A) Assemble intubation equipment.
• B) Gently cleanse any burn wounds.
• C) Place child on a cardiac monitor.
• D) Prepare to give pain medication.

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