A patient is admitted to the emergency department with chemical burns to the chest and abdomen. The RN immediately begins a sterile saline lavage. What should the licensed practical nurse (LPN) do to assist during this procedure?
a. Apply a neutralizing agent.
b. Apply ice to the burned area.
c. Remove the patient's clothing.
d. Prepare intravenous morphine for administration by the RN.
ANS: C
Clothing can retain heat and thermal agents, therefore increasing depth of injury, and so should be removed as quickly as possible. B. Ice can reduce circulation and impede healing: cool water or saline should be used to cool and flush the area. D. Morphine is important but not as important as stopping the burning. A. A neutralizing agent is not used.
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