A patient weighing 80 kg has deep full-thickness flame burns…
A patient weighing 80 kg has deep full-thickness flame burns over 40% of the total body surface area, including both legs. Six hours after admission, the urine is dark reddish-brown, and the creatine kinase (CK) is 48,000 units/L (normal range: 30-200 units/L). Which provider order does the nurse anticipate?
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A patient with full-thickness burns over 30% of the body, including the entire anterior and posterior chest, was intubated for inhalation injury. Twelve hours after admission, which finding requires the nurse’s immediate action?
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