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stevenposner

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on: Jun 28, 2018
Nitrous oxide is being administered to a child with extensive burn injuries. Which is the purpose of this medication?
 
  a. Promote healing.
  b. Prevent infection.
  c. Provide anesthesia.
  d. Improve urinary output.

Question 2

Biologic dressings are applied to a child with partial-thickness burns of both legs. Which nursing intervention should be implemented?
 
  a. Observing wounds for bleeding
  b. Observing wounds for signs of infection
  c. Monitoring closely for signs of shock
  d. Splinting legs to prevent movement


sabina576

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The use of short-acting anesthetic agents, such as propofol and nitrous oxide, has proven beneficial in eliminating procedural pain. Nitrous oxide is an anesthetic agent.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
When applied early to a superficial partial-thickness injury, biologic dressings stimulate epithelial growth and hasten wound healing. If the dressing covers areas of heavy microbial contamination, infection occurs beneath the dressing. In the case of partial-thickness burns, such infection may convert the wound to a full-thickness injury. Infection is the primary concern when biologic dressings are used.


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stevenposner

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Reply #2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 28, 2018
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