A client who suffered a burn injury has received fluid resuscitation and is now diuresing, indicating the end of the emergency phase. Which prescription is the highest priority at this time?

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11ecbb05_c9f9_bab6_b433_c1dcf000d69b_MD0009_00 The nurse should consider Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs to determine the importance of various interventions. This client in the acute phase of burn management continues to have increased physiological needs. Clients with burns have increased metabolism and calorie requirements that must be met for healing to occur. The nutrition needed for healing increases proportionally with the percentage of burned tissue. Therefore, providing proper nutrition as soon as possible is the highest priority (Option A). (Option B) Although it is important to promote activities of daily living, physiological needs such as nutrition are priorities. (Option C) Psychological and spiritual needs are important but do not take precedence over the client's physiological needs. (Option D) Physiological needs include direct care for the burned area, infection prevention, and giving the client prescribed medications for healing. Education of the family comes after meeting any type of physiological need. Educational objective: Consider Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs when prioritizing nursing concerns. Physiological needs should be met first (eg, oxygen, fluids, nutrition). Proper nutrition is vital for healing to occur after a burn injury.

A Client Who Suffered a Burn Injury Has Received Fluid