A Patient Is Admitted to the Burn Unit with Burns

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted to the burn unit with burns of the head, neck, chest, and back following a garage fire. Upon admission to the unit, the nurse auscultates wheezes in the patient's lungs. One hour later, the wheezes cannot be heard, and lung sounds are decreased. The most appropriate action by the nurse is to

• A) place the patient in high-Fowler's position.
• B) encourage the patient to cough and auscultate the lungs again.
• C) document the results and continue to monitor the ventilation.
• D) notify the health care provider about the breath sounds.

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