In caring for autografts of a client's burn wound, the nurse would follow strict aseptic care of the donor site and the newly grafted wound, and take which of these actions?
a. Irrigate each site with prescribed antibiotic solution, and let the wound air dry.
b. Massage the tissue around the grafts to in-crease the blood supply and speed up healing.
c. Apply the prescribed pressure dressings to the sites.
d. Remove the pressure dressings every other day.
C
Surgical treatment involves skin grafting to the affected areas. A variety of medications are prescribed during the course of burn treatment, including narcotics, psychotropic drugs, topical agents, and antibiotics. Graft sites will also be treated with the application of pressure dressing or garments.
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a. Cocaine b. Caffeine c. Benzodiazepines d. Amphetamines
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a. Every 6 months b. Annually c. Every 2 years d. Every 5 years