A Patient with Burns on the Upper Thorax and Circumferential

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient with burns on the upper thorax and circumferential burns on both arms develops decreased radial pulses and loss of sensation in the fingers.What is the most appropriate nursing action?

• A) Notify the physician because an escharotomy is indicated.
• B) Increase the rate of fluid administration to prevent sludging.
• C) Put the patient's arms through passive range-of-motion exercises.
• D) Elevate the extremities on pillows and re-evaluate the patient in 30 minutes.

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