Tuesday, March 13, 2012

nursing priority if the client is suffering from 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th degree burns?

What is the nursing priority if the client is suffering from 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th degree burns?
A.    fluid and electrolyte balance
B.    infection
C.    pain
D.    airway

The correct answer is B. Infection is a priority for all types of burns. Airway is a priority only for burns to the face and neck. Pain is a second priority for 1st and 2nd degree burns. Fluid and electrolyte balance is a second priority for 3rd and 4th degree burns [no pain because

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