The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with second- and third-degree burns. Which of the following assessment signs would not need to be reported by the nurse?

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A urine output of 30 mL in the first hour may be expected due to fluid shifts in burn clients and does not necessarily require reporting. However, brassy cough, hoarseness, and a respiratory rate of 36 are all potentially indicative of airway compromise and should be reported to the healthcare provider immediately.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Client Diagnosed with Second- and Third-Degree