A nurse is performing a home visit to a patient who is recovering following a long course of inpatient treatment for burn injuries. When performing this home visit, the nurse should do which of the following?
A) Assess the patient for signs of electrolyte imbalances.
B) Administer fluids as ordered.
C) Assess the risk for injury recurrence.
D) Assess the patient's psychosocial state.
Ans: D
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Recovery from burns can be psychologically challenging; the nurse's assessments must address this reality. Fluid and electrolyte imbalances are infrequent during the rehabilitation phase of recovery. Burns are not typically a health problem that tends to recur; the experience of being burned tends to foster vigilance.
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