Following an apartment fire, the patient is brought to the emergency department by ambulance. The patient has third degree burns on the anterior bilateral lower legs and thighs, abdomen, and anterior bilateral arms. Soot is noted on the face; the patient appears to be speaking normally. Place the actions in the order the nurse performs them.

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Administer oxygen as ordered, Obtain baseline vital signs, serum electrolyte, and kidney function levels, Insert a large bore intravenous catheter into an area of undamaged tissue, Elevate all extremities, Insert a Foley catheter connected to gravity drainage bag, Place supplies at bedside for an emergency airway insertion. The patient has significant burns to a large portion of the body. The patient is speaking normally, despite soot on the face, so the need for intubation is less likely than a patient whose voice is hoarse, which indicates airway edema. The first action is to administer oxygen as ordered. Then, baseline vital signs and lab levels are obtained. A large bore IV is inserted to begin fluid resuscitation. The limbs are elevated to promote venous return to the heart and stave off shock and distal edema. A Foley catheter is inserted to accurately monitor urine output. Once the patient&rsquo;s immediate needs are attended to, emergency airway supplies can be brought to the bedside in case the patient deteriorates.

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