The emergency department nurse has just admitted a patient with a burn. What characteristic of the burn will primarily determine whether the patient experiences a systemic response to this injury?

An 11 year old boy has been brought to the ED by his teacher, who reports that the boy may be having a “really bad allergic reaction to peanuts” after trading lunches with a peer. The nurse’s rapid assessment reveals the presence of respiratory arrest. What interventions should the nurse prioritize?

A client with a partial-thickness burn injury had a xenograft applied. The family asks the nurse why the area looks so different from the patient’s skin. The nurse responds to the family with which statement? 

A nurse is caring for a client in the acute phase of burn injury. During this phase, the nurse should monitor for which complication?

A nurse has reported for a shift at a busy burn unit in a large university hospital. Which client is most likely to have life-threatening complications?

A client presents to the emergency department with complaints of generalized weakness. The nurse suspects systemic inflammatory response syndrome. What are expected additional findings upon assessment? Select All That Apply.

A client is brought to the emergency department by family members who tell the nurse that the client has been exhibiting paranoid, agitated behavior. What should the nurse do when interacting with this client?

The provider orders Lanoxin 0.175mg PO q 8 hours, available is Lanoxin 50mcg/mL. How many mLs will the patient receive?

A nurse notes that a client, who experienced a head injury 24 hrs ago presents to the emergency department with slurred speech and is disoriented to time and place. The nurse completes which priority action? 

A nurse in the critical care unit is planning the care of a client who is being treated for shock. Which of the following statements best describes the pathophysiology of this client’s health problem?