Select the Action That the Clinic Nurse Should Take First

Multiple Choice

Select the action that the clinic nurse should take first when an adult client with a severe sunburn of the chest, back, face, and legs is seen in the clinic.

A) Begin an IV line of D5/0.45NS to run at 150 mL per hour.
B) Give the client a prescribed pain medication.
C) Apply a prescribed antimicrobial ointment to the burn areas to prevent infection.
D) Discuss with the client the risks of developing skin cancer related to repeated sun exposure.