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The Nurse Is Caring for a Child Who Was Burned

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The nurse is caring for a child who was burned in a house fire. The child has burns on 30% of his body, particularly his legs. The child suddenly goes into shock and needs CPR. What is the first step the nurse should take based on pediatric advanced life support (PALS) guidelines?


A) Begin ventilations
B) Begin chest compressions
C) Obtain a defibrillator
D) Establish vascular access

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