On a hot humid day, an emergency department nurse is caring…
On a hot humid day, an emergency department nurse is caring for a client who is confused and has these vital signs: temperature 104.1° F (40.1° C), pulse 132 beats/min, respirations 26 breaths/min, and blood pressure 106/66 mm Hg. What action would the nurse take first?
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A client is admitted to the burn unit with burns to the upper chest and head that occurred as a result of a house fire. Initially, during the assessment wheezes are heard, but an hour later, the lung sounds are absent and no wheezes are audible. What is the best action for the nurse to take?
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