A client is returning to the nursing unit after an intermaxillary wiring to treat a facial fracture. What equipment is vital for the nurse to have at the bedside? (Select all that apply)
A) Scale
B) Suction set-up
C) Thermometer
D) Wire cutters

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Airway problems can lead to life-threatening situations for the client whose jaws are wired shut. Suction equipment must be readily available. If the client has an airway problem that cannot be cleared with suctioning, the nurse must cut the wires holding the jaw together. A thermometer is also needed shortly after the client returns to the nursing unit, but is not the priority over equipment to protect the airway.

A Client Is Returning to the Nursing Unit After an Intermaxillary