The nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who suffered minor burns using a steam cleaner. Which of the following are accurate teaching points for this client?
A) Use ice to cool the area for 10 minutes or until the pain diminishes.
B) If blisters occur, puncture the blisters with a sterile needle.
C) Cover the burn loosely with sterile gauze.
D) Do not use over-the-counter NSAIDs for pain; use only prescribed drugs.
C
Feedback:
The client should wrap sterile gauze around the burn loosely because the area will swell, which can lead to pressure on skin. Ice should not be used to cool a burn; instead, cool water should be used and blisters should not be punctured because this could lead to infection and scarring. NSAIDs and prescribed drugs should be taken for pain.
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