The patient presents to the emergency department following an incident in which he sustained burns to his hands and forearms. The patient responds, “I don’t understand what everyone is concerned about – it doesn’t even hurt that bad.” Upon assessment, the nurse notes the entirety of the dermis has been destroyed and the wound base appears beefy red. The nurse anticipates the patient will be diagnosed with which type of burn?

The 23-year-old patient is brought to the emergency department after contacting emergency services to report profound weakness that started in his feet and worsened and spread cranially over the past few days. He reports severe diarrhea after a camping trip a week ago. Upon assessment, strength, sensation, and deep tendon reflexes are significantly reduced, with the lower extremities more severely affected than his upper extremities. Vital signs are normal and the patient seems to be breathing well. There is increased protein in the cerebrospinal fluid found after a lumbar puncture. The patient is admitted to the intensive care unit for further management and observation. The ICU nurse includes which interventions in the plan of care? Select all that apply.  

The patient developed toxic epidermal necrolysis after receiving phenytoin for seizures. The nurse prioritizes nursing interventions to address which life-threatening comorbidities? Select all that apply.