A nurse stops to give first aid to a burn victim running from a home that is on fire. The nurse rolls the victim on the ground to smother the flames. The chest and neck of the victim are burned. What...

A nurse stops to give first aid to a burn victim running from a home that is on fire. The nurse rolls the victim on the ground to smother the flames. The chest and neck of the victim are burned. What is the next priority for the nurse?

1. Determine the extent of the burn.

2. Identify the victim’s next of kin.

3. Obtain the victim’s pulse and blood pressure.

4. Monitor the victim for respiratory distress.