The mother of a 15-year-old girl has contacted the clinic to ...

[cartlidgeashley]

The mother of a 15-year-old girl has contacted the clinic to report that her daughter has burned the back of her hand with a curling iron.
 
  The child's mother reports the burn is mild but states her daughter is complaining of pain. After consulting with the physician, what instructions can the nurse anticipate will be recommended? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Apply a thin film of protective cocoa butter.
  B) Run cool water over the injured area.
  C) Apply ice for 15 to 20 minutes each hour until the pain subsides.
  D) Take acetaminophen using the manufacturer's guidelines.
  E) Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to the burned area.

Question 2

A nurse is preparing a presentation for a local parent group about burn prevention and care in children. What would the nurse be least likely to include in the presentation when describing how to care for a superficial burn?
 
  A) Using cool water over the burned area until the pain lessens
  B) Applying ice directly to the burned skin area
  C) Covering the burn with a clean, nonadhesive bandage
  D) Giving the child acetaminophen for pain relief

[cupcake16]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, D
Mild burns may be cared for at home. Cool water may be run over the injured tissue. Acetaminophen or ibuprofen may be administered for pain. Ointments and creams including butter, margarine, cocoa butter, and petroleum jelly should not be applied.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
With a superficial burn, ice should not be applied to the skin. Using cool water over the burn area; covering with a clean, nonadhesive bandage; and using acetaminophen for pain relief are appropriate to include in the presentation.

[cartlidgeashley]

Excellent

[amandalm]

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