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Nclexrn Flashcards: Burns Initial Resuscitation Priorities

Study Burns Initial Resuscitation Priorities in Nclexrn with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is the immediate special step for electrical burns during initial resuscitation?

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ANSWER

Continuous cardiac monitoring for dysrhythmias. Electrical injuries can cause myocardial damage, leading to arrhythmias, so monitoring enables early detection and intervention.

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A 62-year-old client (history: atrial fibrillation on anticoagulation) arrives after an electrical injury with burns on the right hand and scalp; the client briefly lost consciousness at the scene. Vital signs: T 36.6°C (97.9°F), HR 132/min and irregular, RR 20/min, BP 98/60 mm Hg, SpO2 97% on room air. What is the first action the nurse should take upon assessing the client?
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