The nurse applies a heat pack to the leg of an older adult diabetic client and finds first- and second-degree burns when the pack is discontinued.Place the nurse's priority actions in the proper order of performance.

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The nurse's first priority is to assess the client and determine the extent of the burns. Once the assessment is completed, the nurse should notify the nurse in charge of the incident and provide analgesia as needed if an order exists. The nurse should then complete an incident form to document the incident and follow up with the client to ensure proper wound care is provided. Finally, the nurse should document the treatment and outcome in the client's medical record.

The Nurse Applies a Heat Pack to the Leg of an Older