The nurse is caring for a 6-year-old patient brought into the emergency department for burns from a house fire. The nurse notes burn areas surrounding the patient's nose and mouth upon initial assessment. Which of the following priority complications should the nurse be alerted to?

The nurse is caring for a 6-year-old patient brought into the emergency department for burns from a house fire. The nurse notes burn areas surrounding the patient's nose and mouth upon initial assessment. Which of the following priority complications should the nurse be alerted to?




a) Airway obstruction related to upper respiratory swelling
b) Nutritional requirements increased
c) Presence of an ileus
d) One third area of fluid leakage resulting in hypovolemic shock



Answer: A


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