A client who was burned has crackles in both lung bases and a respiratory rate of 40 breaths/min and is coughing up blood-tinged sputum.Which action by the nurse takes priority?

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Pulmonary edema can result from fluid resuscitation given for burn treatment.This can occur even in a young healthy person.Placing the client in an upright position can relieve lung congestion immediately before other measures can be carried out.Digoxin may be given later to enhance cardiac contractility to prevent backup of fluid into the lungs.Chest physiotherapy will not get rid of fluid.

A Client Who Was Burned Has Crackles in Both Lung