While Caring for a Client After a Thermal Injury a Nurse

question 20

Multiple Choice

While caring for a client after a thermal injury a nurse finds that the client is showing signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia. Which is the most important nursing intervention for this client?

• A) Administering oral fluids to the client frequently
• B) Applying a topical antibiotic on the burns immediately
• C) Elevating the head of the client's bed immediately
• D) Monitoring continuously through electrocardiogram

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Definitions:

Adrenal Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by the adrenal glands, involved in stress responses, metabolism, immune system, and other bodily functions.

Emotion

A complex psychological state that involves an experience of thought, physical responses, and cultural or social expressions.

Stress

A physical or emotional response to external or internal demands or pressures.

Biological Rhythms

Natural cycles of change in bodily functions or behaviors, such as the circadian rhythm, that occur in a predictable pattern.