Mr) Hoffman, a firefighter, was admitted to the unit due to an accidental burn sustained after a rescue. The patient sustained thoracic burns and smoke inhalation and therefore, is at high risk for impaired gas exchange. Nursing interventions for this patient would include all of the following except for:

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Nursing interventions should not include maintaining the patient in supine position with the head of the bed elevated, as this will ultimately lead to atelectasis and possible pneumonia. Nurses should utilize aggressive pulmonary measures to prevent respiratory complications in the patient who has impaired gas exchange as a result of a burn injury.

Mr) Hoffman, a Firefighter, Was Admitted to the Unit Due