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