The nurse is planning care for a client in the acute stage of a burn injury. Based on this data, the nurse will include interventions in the plan of care that address which areas?
Select all that apply.
A) Nutrition
B) Psychosocial support
C) Pain management
D) Fluid resuscitation
E) Wound care
Answer: A, C, E
Nursing care for the client during the acute stage of burn injuries will include wound care, nutritional therapy, and pain management. Fluid resuscitation occurs during the emergency phase of burn care. Psychosocial support will be needed once the client has stabilized.
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