The nurse is caring for a patient in the initial phase of tr…
The nurse is caring for a patient in the initial phase of treatment for a partial-thickness burn. The patient has been stabilized, with blood pressure 140/88 mm Hg, pulse 78 beats/min, respirations 22 breaths/min, and temperature 97.4°F (36.3°C). Which new assessment finding should be immediately communicated to the RN or physician?
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A client is admitted to the burn unit after sustaining both partial-thickness and full-thickness burns over 55% of the body. The client believes burn injury is not severe because of minimal pain. This comment reflects which fact about the client’s burns?
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