What is the nursing goal during the acute phase of a burn?
A) To ultimately prevent or control infection in the burn population
B) To prevent hypervolemia in the burn population
C) To manage pain in a proactive way for the patient's comfort
D) To provide emotional support as the changes in body image become internalized in the patient
Ans: A
Feedback: The nursing goal is to provide protection and safety in the patients' environment to ultimately prevent or control infection in the burn population. This makes options B, C, and D incorrect.
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