The nurse is caring for a burn patient. Which action best prevents contractures?
a. Assist the patient with ambulation as soon as fluid shifts stabilize.
b. Medicate the patient approximately 30 minutes prior to dressing changes.
c. Ensure adequate hydration.
d. Ensure adequate nutritional intake.
A
While each of these interventions is important for management of the patient with burns, only ambulation works to prevent contractures. Other interventions address pain management, ade-quate hydration, and adequate nutritional intake.
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