A patient is brought to the emergency department with extensive burns after a house fire.What is an important nursing intervention for this patient during the resuscitation phase?

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Pain management in burn injuries must be addressed early and frequently reassessed to determine the adequacy of interventions.Intravenous opiates,such as morphine sulfate,are indicated and titrated to effect.Edema formation may cause neurovascular compromise to the extremities; assessments are necessary to evaluate pulses,skin color,capillary refill,and sensation.

A Patient Is Brought to the Emergency Department with Extensive