ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam NURS 243 Spring 2014 Questions
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A 2-month-old child with burns on his face due to abuse.
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The nurse is caring for a 2-month-old child who suffered burns on his face due to abuse. What is the nurse's immediate priority concern when caring for this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Managing the airway. In a burn victim, especially a young child, airway management is the top priority due to the risk of airway compromise from edema and swelling. The nurse must ensure a patent airway to maintain oxygenation and ventilation. Monitoring renal function (
B) and restoring fluid volume (
C) are important in burn patients but come after securing the airway. Assessing for shock (
D) is also crucial but managing the airway takes precedence in this situation.
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