A 17-year-old lifeguard presents to the health center with blistering of the skin on his back. What nursing interventions should you provide for him?
1. Cool baths and compresses
2. Additional fluids to prevent dehydration
3. Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen for pain
4. All of the above
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1. This will provide comfort to the area.
2. The teen is at risk for dehydration because of the amount of fluid being released from the burned skin.
3. The medication will help reduce inflammation to the area.
4. All of the above are appropriate for second-degree sunburns.
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