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Acticoat has been ordered as a component of a burn patient's wound care and infection control regimen. When applying this wound care product, the nurse should:
 
  A) Allow the Acticoat to dry thoroughly before covering it with a dry dressing.
  B) Moisten the Acticoat with sterile water and then apply it to the wound bed.
  C) Use a pad of Acticoat to perform mechanical debridement.
  D) Change the dressing every 18 to 24 hours.

Question 2

The nursing care plan of a patient who is in the acute/immediate phase of burn care identifies a nursing diagnosis of Risk for Infection due to burns. What intervention should be prioritized in response to this diagnosis?
 
  A) Intravenous administration of broad-spectrum, prophylactic antibiotics
  B) Vigilant application of infection-control precautions such as gloves, gowns, and masks
  C) Administration of oral prophylactic antibiotics
  D) Regular disinfecting of the patient's intact skin and the immediate bedside environment


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
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Answer to Question 2

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Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
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