Author Question: The nurse is caring for a client who has reported to the emergency department with a steam burn to ... (Read 41 times)

Zulu123 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is caring for a client who has reported to the emergency department with a steam burn to the right forearm. The burn is pink and has small blisters. The burn is most likely:

A) first degree
B) second degree
C) third degree
D) fourth degree

Question 2

A client with a history of pressure ulcers is discussing nutrition with the nurse. The client correctly indicates plans to include which vitamin in the diet to promote wound healing? Select all that apply.

A) Vitamin D
B) Vitamin B3 (niacin)
C) Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
D) Vitamin B7 (biotin)
E) Vitamin B9 (folic acid)

aruss1303 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Feedback:
Partial-thickness burns may be superficial or moderate to deep. A superficial partial-thickness burn (first degree; epidermal) is pinkish or red with no blistering; a mild sunburn is a good example. Moderate to deep partial-thickness burns (second degree; dermal or deep dermal) may be pink, red, pale ivory, or light yellow-brown. They are usually moist with blisters. Exposure to steam can cause this type of burn. A full-thickness burn (third degree) may vary from brown or black to cherry red or pearly white. Thrombosed vessels and blisters or bullae may be present. The full-thickness burn appears dry and leathery.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, C
Feedback:
Adequate intake of vitamins A, B6, C, K, niacin, and riboflavin is important to prevent abnormal skin changes.