A nurse is caring for a client admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is scheduled for an escharotomy. The client's spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate?

A nurse is preparing to administer a large dose of prescribed opioid analgesic and light sedation for a dressing change for a client with significant burn injuries. The nurse is aware that which of the following is part of preparing for the opioid analgesic and sedative administration?

A client who is in the acute phase of recovery from a burn injury has yet to experience adequate pain control. The nurse recognizes that which pain management strategy should best meet this client's pain control needs?

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving peritoneal dialysis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations of peritonitis?

A nurse is assessing a client with burns to the face, ears, and eyelids. The nurse should identify which of the following as the priority finding to report to the provider?

A 65-year-old patient is admitted to the hospital with complaints of decreased urine output, fatigue, and swelling in the legs. Which of the following clinical cues is most indicative of acute kidney injury?

A nurse is preparing to assess a client recovered from a burning house.

Select the priority action and assessment findings critical to the assessment of this client.

Report from paramedics

Client was found in a bedroom under the bed of a smoke filled room. Client has first degree burns on their hands and face. Client appears anxious, vital signs as listed. An 16g IV was initiated to the Right Antecubital space and RL is infusing at 125ml/hr.

The Nurse is aware that it is critical to assess

A nurse is caring for a client with a burn injury. Which assessment findings by the nurse would indicate a deep partial-thickness burn?

A client has been admitted to a burn intensive care unit with extensive full thickness burns over 36% of the body. After ensuring cardiopulmonary stability, which should be the nurse's highest priority when planning the client's care in the early acute phase of the injury?

A nurse is assessing a client who has an electrical burn. Which of the following cues should the nurse recognize as indicating a potential complication of the burn injury?

A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who is to begin receiving peritoneal dialysis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse Implement to ensure proper dialysate exchange?