The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old girl with burns covering two-thirds of her body caused by a home fire. Which of the following are chief nursing concerns in treating this client? Select all answers that apply
A) Combating shock
B) Repair of damage
C) Alleviating pain
D) Applying pressure garments
E) Prevention of contractures
F) Restoration of fluid and electrolyte balance
A, C, F
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The chief nursing concerns in treating burns are combating shock, alleviating pain, and restoring fluid and electrolyte balance. Secondary interventions include the prevention of infection and contractures, and the reconstruction or repair of damage.
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