Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
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A client is admitted to the unit two hours after an explosion causes burns to the face. The nurse would be most concerned with the client developing which of the following?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Facial burns can cause swelling and laryngeal edema compromising the airway within hours. This is the most immediate life-threatening concern. Hypovolemia hypernatremia and hyperkalemia are also risks but are less urgent in the first two hours.