A Patient with 50% Total Body Surface Burns Is Recovering

question 34

Multiple Choice

A patient with 50% total body surface burns is recovering from graft surgery. What should the nurse identify as major goals of care for this patient? Select all that apply.

• A) Control infection.
• B) Avoid wound breakdown.
• C) Prevent hypertrophic scarring.
• D) Ensure adequate fluid balance.
• E) Encourage prescribed exercise.

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