A nurse arrives at an accident scene where the victim has just received an electrical burn. Which is the nurse's primary concern?

A. Decreased expiration: This term does not refer to a specific breathing technique used for COPD.

B. Pursed-lip breathing: Pursed-lip breathing helps patients with COPD to maintain open airways, increase expiratory time, and improve oxygen exchange.

C. Increased Inspiration: This term is not a recognized technique and may lead to incorrect breathing practices.

D. Vital capacity: Vital capacity is a measure of lung volume and is not a breathing technique.

A. Help the patient interact in nonaddictive activities. While engaging in nonaddictive activities is important for long-term recovery, the primary concern during the detoxification period is managing withdrawal symptoms and ensuring safety.
B. Enroll the patient in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Enrolling in AA or similar support groups is beneficial for ongoing recovery, but the focus during detoxification should be on managing acute withdrawal symptoms and safety.
C. Keep the patient safe from aspiration and seizure. During detoxification, patients are at risk for serious complications such as seizures and aspiration due to withdrawal symptoms. Ensuring patient safety by monitoring for these conditions is a primary goal.
D. Help the patient gain insight into the addiction. Gaining insight into addiction is important for long-term recovery but is not the immediate priority during the detoxification period, which focuses on managing physical withdrawal symptoms and ensuring patient safety.