A Patient Is Admitted to the Burn Unit with Burns

A patient is admitted to the burn unit with burns to the upper body and head after a garage fire. Initially, wheezes are heard, but an hour later, the lung sounds are decreased and no wheezes are audible. What is the best action for the nurse to take?

A) Encourage the patient to cough and auscultate the lungs again.
B) Notify the health care provider and prepare for endotracheal intubation.
C) Document the results and continue to monitor the patient's respiratory rate.
D) Reposition the patient in high-Fowler's position and reassess breath sounds.

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