A patient comes to the emergency department with thermal burns to the left arm and shoulder. Which finding requires immediate attention by the nurse?

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1. Complaint of thirst would be expected due to dehydration.
2. Limited range of motion to the affected side is an expected finding.
3. A high pain rating is an expected finding.
4. Immediate signs of inhalation injury are changes to the mucosal lining of the oropharynx and larynx, including the presence of soot, hoarseness, edema, or blisters. The ABCs of resuscitation should be followed.

A Patient Comes to the Emergency Department with Thermal Burns