A nurse is assessing multiple burn patients after a chemical accident. Which patient should the nurse see first based on the severity and potential complications of their burn?

A patient with full-thickness burns covering 3% of TBSA on the hand, caused by a chemical splash.

A patient with second-degree burns covering 15% of total body surface area (TBSA) from chemical exposure to their back.

A patient presenting with chemical burns around the face and neck area, with signs of difficulty breathing.

A patient with minor superficial burns on the arms after a chemical spill that resulted in redness and some pain.