The nursing care plan of a patient who is in the acute/immediate phase of burn care identifies a nursing diagnosis of Risk for Infection due to burns. What intervention should be prioritized in response to this diagnosis?
A) Intravenous administration of broad-spectrum, prophylactic antibiotics
B) Vigilant application of infection-control precautions such as gloves, gowns, and masks
C) Administration of oral prophylactic antibiotics
D) Regular disinfecting of the patient's intact skin and the immediate bedside environment
B
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Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Serum drug concentration of aminoglycoside 2. Serum creatinine 3. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 4. Complete blood count (CBC) 5. Blood glucose