A patient has sustained a burn injury. Which nursing intervention is of the highest priority at this time?
1. determination of the type of burn injury
2. determination of the types of home remedies attempted prior to the patient's coming to the hospital
3. assessment of past medical history
4. determination of body weight
Correct Answer: 1
Determination of the type of burn is the first step. The type of injury will dictate the interventions performed. Determining the use of home remedies, past medical history, and body weight must be completed, but are not of the highest priority.
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