While Caring for a Client with Thermal Injury of Approximately

question 22

Multiple Choice

While caring for a client with thermal injury of approximately 50% of the total body surface area (TBSA) , a nurse observes stridor in the client. Which is the priority nursing intervention for this client?

• A) Intubating the client
• B) Elevating the affected extremities of the client
• C) Administering IV fluids to the client
• D) Beginning cardiopulmonary resuscitation to the client

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Definitions:

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Dotplot

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