A Patient with Deep Partial-Thickness and Full-Thickness Burns of the Face

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient with deep partial-thickness and full-thickness burns of the face and chest has the wounds treated with the open method. The nurse identifies an expected patient outcome of absence of wound infections. An appropriate nursing action to help the patient meet the outcome is to

• A) restrict all visitors prevent cross-contamination of wounds.
• B) wear gowns, caps, masks, and gloves during all care of the patient.
• C) use sterile water for cleansing and debridement in the hydrotherapy tank.
• D) administer prophylactic antibiotics to prevent bacterial colonization of wounds.

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