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Which of the following nursing actions has the HIGHEST priority for a teenager admitted with burns to 50% of his body?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Severe burns (50% of the body) significantly increase the risk of infection due to loss of skin barrier. Maintaining aseptic technique during procedures is the highest priority to prevent life-threatening infections. Counseling (A) and peer visits (D) address psychosocial needs, which are secondary, and airborne precautions (B) are unnecessary (standard precautions suffice).