Which of the Following Nursing Observations of the Client Who

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following nursing observations of the client who is severely burn injured would indicate a less-than-desirable client status and should be immediately reported to the doctor?

• A)a change in the client's level of consciousness from confused to alert
• B)hourly urine output below 30 mL
• C)pulse oximetry reading that remains above 90%
• D)productive cough

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