It is time to change the dressings on a burn patient. What does the nurse do to reduce pain and discomfort at this time?
A) The nurse lets the patient decide on when to change the dressing.
B) The nurse skip's the dressing change if the patient is really uncomfortable.
C) The nurse changes dressings as quickly as possible.
D) The nurse lets the aide do the painful part of the dressing change.
Ans: C
Feedback: The nurse works quickly to complete treatments and dressing changes to reduce pain and discomfort. Letting the patient decide the time of the dressing change lets the patient feel more in control. It doesn't reduce pain and discomfort. The nurse should never skip an ordered dressing change. You never delegate a dressing change on a burn patient.
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