A 6-year-old boy has been admitted to the hospital with burns. The nurse notes carbonaceous sputum. Which of the following would be the priority?

Name: A 6-year-old boy has been admitted to the hospital with burns. The nurse notes carbonaceous sputum. Which of the following would be the priority?
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Ensuring a patent airway is the priority in a patient with burns and signs of inhalation injury, indicated by carbonaceous sputum, to prevent respiratory compromise.

A 6-Year-Old Boy Has Been Admitted to the Hospital with Burns