RWhit2026 NCLEX-RN
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Major Thermal Burn Management

Emergency Department

09:00: A 42-year-old male arrives via EMS after a house fire. Client is conscious but appears anxious. Soot noted around nostrils and mouth. Voices hoarseness when speaking. Partial and full-thickness burns noted to the entire chest, entire abdomen, and the anterior surfaces of both arms. Peripheral pulses are weak but present. Client reports pain as 10/10.

Question 1 of 6 · Recognize Cues

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