The nurse is working with a child who has had skin grafts that are now healed. The nurse realizes that for several months the child will need which of the following to prevent complications?
a. antibiotics c. skin stimulation
b. hydrotherapy d. pressure dressings
D
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A Incorrect: The child will not need to receive antibiotics for several months after a skin graft has healed. Once the graft has healed, the risk of infection is eliminated.
B Incorrect: The child will not need hydrotherapy for several months after a skin graft has healed. Hydrotherapy is used along with debridement which occurs before skin grafting.
C Incorrect: Skin stimulation is not needed after a graft has healed.
D Correct: The nurse is working with a child who has had skin grafts that are now healed. The nurse realizes that for several months the child will need to wear pressure dressings to prevent the formation of contractures and minimize scarring.
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