The family of a client who has been burned asks when the client will no longer be at greater risk for infection. What is the nurse's best response?
a. "As soon as the antibiotics have been fi-nished."
b. "As soon as albumin levels returns to normal."
c. "When fluid remobilization has started."
d. "When the burn wounds are closed."
D
Intact skin is a major barrier to infection and other disruptions in homeostasis. No matter how much time has passed since the burn injury, the client remains at high risk for infection as long as any area of skin is open.
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