A patient with extensive electrical burn injuries is admitted to the emergency department. Which of these prescribed interventions should the nurse implement first?

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After an electrical burn, the patient is at risk for fatal dysrhythmias and should be placed on a cardiac monitor. The other actions should be accomplished in the following order: Start two IVs, assess for pain, and apply dressings.

A Patient with Extensive Electrical Burn Injuries Is Admitted to the Emergency