The nurse is concerned about an impaired gas exchange in a patient with thoracic burns and an inhalation injury. The nurse should avoid which of the following interventions?
Explanation
• The patient should not be kept in one position. The nurse should reposition the patient every 2 hours to reduce the risk of pneumonia and atelectasis
• The nurse should also suction the patient as needed, use humidified oxygen, and provide chest PT to improve gas exchange