Fifty-one–year-old Nick was in a house fire and sustained several burns over 70% of his body. He is presently being cared for in the ICU. He inhaled a significant amount of smoke during the fire and now is on a ventilator.
You are the nurse assigned to care for Nick.
1. What knowledge do you need to have about thermal injuries to effectively care for him at this time? (One paragraph)
2. Why are the use of narcotics and his immobility increasing his risk factors? (Two paragraphs)