What nursing intervention holds the highest priority in the initial care of a child with a major burn injury?
A) Establishing and maintaining the child's airway
B) Establishing and maintaining intravenous access
C) Inserting a catheter to monitor hourly urine output
D) Inserting a nasogastric tube to supply adequate nutrition

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Establishing and maintaining the child's airway is always the priority focus for assessment and care.Establishing intravenous access is the second priority in this situation,after the airway has been established.Inserting a catheter and monitoring hourly urine output is the third most important nursing intervention.Nasogastric feedings are not begun initially on a child with major or severe burns.The initial assessment and care focus for a child with major burn injuries is the ABCs.

What Nursing Intervention Holds the Highest Priority in the Initial