A patient is brought to the ED by paramedics who report the patient has partial-thickness burns on the chest and legs. The patient has also suffered smoke inhalation
What is a priority in the care of a patient who has been burned and suffered smoke inhalation?
A) Pain
B) Fluid balance
C) Anxiety and fear
D) Airway management
Ans: D
Feedback: Systemic threats from a burn are the greatest threat to life. The ABCs of all trauma care apply during the early postburn period. While all options should be addressed, pain, fluid balance, and anxiety and fear do not take precedence over airway management.
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