Introduction
Introduction ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is caring for a client who has a second-degree burn on his hand from touching a hot iron. Which of the following interventions should the nurse perform?
Reason: This action is incorrect because applying ice to a burn can cause more damage to the skin and tissues.
Reason: Cover the burn with a sterile dressing. This intervention protects the burn from infection and further injury, as recommended in the text. This action is correct because covering the burn with a sterile dressing protects it from infection and further injury, as recommended in the text.
Reason: This action is incorrect because breaking the blisters and applying ointment can increase the risk of infection and delay healing.
Reason: This action is correct but not specific to a second-degree burn. Elevating an injured part can reduce swelling and pain, but it is not a priority intervention for a burn.
Choice A Reason: This action is incorrect because applying ice to a burn can cause more damage to the skin and tissues.
Choice B Reason: Cover the burn with a sterile dressing. This intervention protects the burn from infection and further injury, as recommended in the text. This action is correct because covering the burn with a sterile dressing protects it from infection and further injury, as recommended in the text.
Choice C Reason: This action is incorrect because breaking the blisters and applying ointment can increase the risk of infection and delay healing.
Choice D Reason: This action is correct but not specific to a second-degree burn. Elevating an injured part can reduce swelling and pain, but it is not a priority intervention for a burn.