While caring for a client with thermal injury of approximately 50% of the total body surface area (TBSA), a nurse observes stridor in the client. Which is the priority nursing intervention for this client?
1. Intubating the client
2. Elevating the affected extremities of the client
3. Administering IV fluids to the client
4. Beginning cardiopulmonary resuscitation to the client
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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