A Client Asks Why a Burn Is Debrided Each Day

question 26

Multiple Choice

A client asks why a burn is debrided each day.Which of these responses by the nurse would be MOST appropriate?

• A)"By removing the eschar daily,infection and tissue sloughing can be prevented and healthy tissue can be covered with skin grafts."
• B)"By submersion in a whirlpool bath,we can better exercise the limbs to prevent contractures."
• C)"This is a cleaning bath given so that fresh dressings may be applied to the areas."
• D)"We decrease the chance of infection by immersion in antibiotic solutions with each debriding bath."

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Definitions:

Sterile Gloves

Gloves that have been treated to destroy all forms of microbial life and are used in medical procedures to prevent contamination.

Informed Consent

A process by which a patient knowingly and voluntarily consents to a medical procedure after understanding its risks, benefits, and alternatives.

Dressing Change

The process of removing old wound coverings and applying new, clean dressings to promote healing and prevent infection.

Catheter-Hub Junction

The connecting point between the catheter tube and its attachment, critical in maintaining a secure and sterile connection in medical devices.