A patient with a partial-thickness wound has been fitted for an elastic pressure garment. The nurse instructs the patient that this garment is to be worn:
A) 4 to 6 hours a day for 6 months
B) Daily for 2 to 3 months after the injury
C) Continuously for at least 1 year after the injury
D) For 1 year after the injury while sleeping
Ans: C
Feedback: The wound is in a dynamic state for 1.5 to 2 years after the burn occurs. Pressure from the elastic pressure dressing should be continuous for at least 1 year after the injury.
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