The nurse explains to the parents of a child with a severe burn that wearing of an elastic pressure garment (Jobst stocking) during the rehabilitative stage can help with the prevention of
1. poor circulation.
2. hypertrophic scarring.
3. pain.
4. formation of thrombus in the burn area.
Answer:2
Rationale:During the rehabilitation stage, Jobst stockings or pressure garments are used to reduce development of hypertrophic scarring and contractures.
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