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A Patient with Burns of the Upper Thorax and Circumferential

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A patient with burns of the upper thorax and circumferential burns of both arms develops decreased radial pulses and loss of sensation in the fingers. The most appropriate action by the nurse is to


A) notify the health care provider.
B) increase the IV rate and re-evaluate (ROM) on the patient's arms.
C) elevate the arms on pillows.
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