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CEN Practice Exam (Certified Emergency Nurse)

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You are caring for a child in burn shock. Which of the following assessments indicates the child is getting adequate fluid resuscitation?
  1. Skin turgor
  2. Edema at burn sites
  3. Peripheral pulses
  4. Neurological assessment
Explanation
Answer: D - The neurological assessment would be the most accurate indication of adequate fluid resuscitation. Burns do not affect neurological status, and the child should be alert and oriented. If for any reason the child is not, then further investigation would be necessary.
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