After assessing an older adult client with a burn wound, the…
After assessing an older adult client with a burn wound, the nurse documents the findings as follows: Vital Signs Laboratory Results Wound Assessment Heart rate: 110 beats/minBlood pressure: 112/68 mm HgRespiratory rate: 20 breaths/minOxygen saturation: 94%Pain: 3/10 Red blood cell count: 5,000,000/mm3White blood cell count: 10,000/mm3Platelet count: 200,000/mm3 Left chest burn wound, 3 cm ´ 2.5 cm ´ 0.5 cm, wound bed pale, surrounding tissues with edema present Based on the documented data, which action should the nurse take next?
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A client is in the clinic for a follow-up visit after a moderate traumatic brain injury. The client’s spouse is very frustrated, stating that the client’s personality has changed and the situation is intolerable. What action by the nurse is best?
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