Which of the Following Actions Should Be Included in the Plan

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions should be included in the plan of care for a client who has burns of the ears, head, neck, and right arm and hand?

• A)Place the right arm and hand flexed in a position of comfort.
• B)Elevate the right arm and hand on pillows and extend the fingers.
• C)Assist the client to a supine position with a small pillow under the head.
• D)Position the client in a side-lying position with rolled towel under the neck.

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Definitions:

Keratinocytes

Cells that make up the majority of the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin, producing keratin, a protective protein.

Subcutaneous Layer

The layer of tissue directly under the skin, which contains fat and connective tissues and serves as a padding and insulation for the body.

ABCDE Rule

A guideline for assessing the severity of sunburn and the potential for skin cancer, highlighting Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color variations, Diameter, and Evolving size or shape.

Melanoma

A type of skin cancer that develops from the pigment-producing cells known as melanocytes, often characterized by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells.