The Family of a Person with Full-Thickness Burns Asks Why

question 6

Multiple Choice

The family of a person with full-thickness burns asks why the 'scabs are being cut off' the person's leg. How should the nurse respond to the family?

• A)'The scabs are removed to check for blood flow to the burned area.'
• B)'The scabs are old burned tissue that needs to be removed to promote healing.'
• C)'I'll ask the doctor to come and talk with you about the treatment plan.'
• D)'The person asked for the scabs to be removed.'

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