A patient has experienced a burn injury. Which of the following interventions by the nurse is of the highest priority at this time?
A) determination of the type of burn injury
B) determination of the types of home remedies attempted prior to the patient's coming to the hospital
C) assessment of past medical history
D) determination of body weight
E) determination of nutritional status
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