What statement indicates a new orienting nurse needs further instruction regarding care for clients with burns due to inhalation injury?

The statement that indicates a new orienting nurse needs further instruction is the one about checking pulses distal to burns. While assessing circulation is essential in burn care, focusing on checking pulses distal to an area of burn injury is not the priority in the context of inhalation injuries.

In the case of burns caused by inhalation injury, the primary concern is the airway and respiratory status. Inhalation injuries can lead to airway swelling, obstructive airway conditions, and compromised oxygenation. Therefore, maintaining airway patency and monitoring oxygen saturation levels are critical components of care.

Checking distal pulses may be more relevant in situations involving limb circulation affected by burns but does not address the immediate and pressing concerns associated with inhalation injuries. Thus, the statement regarding checking pulses distal to burns highlights a misunderstanding of priorities in burn treatment, particularly when it involves airway management.