The nurse is providing home care instructions to a patient who has recently had a skin graft. It's most important that the patient remember to:
A) Use cosmetic camouflage techniques.
B) Protect the graft from direct sunlight.
C) Continue physical therapy.
D) Apply lubricating lotion to the graft site.
Ans: B
Feedback: To avoid burning and sloughing, the patient must protect the graft from direct sunlight. The other three interventions are all helpful to the patient and his recovery but are less important.
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