A Patient Is Admitted to the Burn Unit with Burns

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted to the burn unit with burns on his head and neck,chest and back,and left arm and hand following an explosion and fire in his garage.On his 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.What is the most appropriate nursing action at this time?

• A) Place the patient in the high-Fowler's position.
• B) Encourage the patient to cough,and auscultate the lungs again.
• C) Document the results,and continue to monitor the patient's progress.
• D) Anticipate the need for endotracheal intubation,and notify the physician.

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