The nurse has provided instruction on the facial pressure garment to a client with facial burns. Which statement indicates that the client understands these instructions?
a. "My scars should be less severe with the use of this mask."
b. "The mask will help protect my skin from sun damage."
c. "This treatment will help prevent infec-tion."
d. "Using the mask will keep scars from be-ing permanent."
A
The purpose of wearing the pressure garment over burn injuries for up to 1 year is to prevent hypertrophic scarring and contractures from forming. Scars will still be present. Although the mask does provide protection of sensitive, newly healed skin and grafts from sun exposure, this is not the purpose of wearing the mask. The pressure garment will not alter the risk for infection.
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