The Nurse Is Admitting a Client to the Burn Unit

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nurse is admitting a client to the burn unit who has an approximate 25% total body surface area (TBSA) burn and the following initial laboratory results: Hct 56%, Hb 172 g/L, serum K+ 4.8 mmol/L, and serum Na+ 135 mmol/L. Which of the following actionsshould the nurse anticipate implementing?

• A)Continue to monitor the laboratory results.
• B)Increase the rate of the ordered IV solution.
• C)Type and crossmatch for a blood transfusion.
• D)Document the findings in the client's record.

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