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Melani1276

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A client is being treated for superficial burns. For which manifestations should the nurse plan interventions for this client?
 
  1. Chest pain and dyspnea
  2. Dehydration and thirst
  3. Headache, chills, nausea, and vomiting
  4. Pain and temporary memory loss

Question 2

In order to promote adequate healing of a client's burn, the nurse should teach the family about:
 
  1. restricting fluids at home.
  2. changing wound dressings at home.
  3. limiting exercise.
  4. nutritional care.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 3

1. Chest pain and dyspnea would not typically be seen.
2. Dehydration and thirst occur more with more severe burns when fluid is lost or sequestered in interstitial spaces.
3. These are the symptoms experienced with superficial burns.
4. Pain can occur, but not memory loss.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 4

1. The client needs to maintain adequate fluid intake.
2. The client will not need dressing changes at home.
3. Exercise is important, and the family should be taught what is appropriate for the client.
4. A major component of healing is maintaining a high-carbohydrate and high-protein diet. The nurse should teach the family about nutritional care of the client.




Melani1276

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


AngeliqueG

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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