A 2-year-old child is being transported to the trauma center from a local community hospital for treatment of a burn injury that is estimated as covering over 40% of the body. The burns are both partial- and full-thickness burns. The nurse is asked to prepare for the arrival of the child and gathers supplies, anticipating that which of the following will be prescribed initially?

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Insertion of a Foley catheter is often initially prescribed to monitor urine output, which is crucial for assessing fluid balance and kidney function in burn patients, especially in severe cases involving large body surface areas.

A 2-Year-Old Child Is Being Transported to the Trauma Center