A patient is brought to the emergency room after being involved in a fire. The patient has thermal burns to the neck and shoulders and singed nasal hairs. Which of the following measures should the nurse do first?

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The nurse should first monitor the patient's respirations as the singed nasal hairs indicate possible inhalation injury, which can lead to respiratory distress or failure. The nurse should ensure that the patient has a patent airway and adequate oxygenation before other assessments or interventions. Obtaining the patient's blood pressure, placing them in a private room, and monitoring urine output are important assessments, but they are not the priority in this situation.

A Patient Is Brought to the Emergency Room After Being