In caring for a 3 ½-year-old child admitted after being severely burned, the nurse collects the following data. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to report immediately?
a) The child's respiratory rate is 32 breaths a minute.
b) The child's pain level is a 7 on the pain scale.
c) The child's hourly urinary output is 150 cc.
d) The child's temperature is 38.4°C.
Answer: A
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