Biobrane was applied to a patient's partial-thickness burn injury. Two weeks later, the nurse notices that the Biobrane is separating from the burn wound. The appropriate nursing intervention when this separation occurs is to:
A) Reinforce the Biobrane dressing with another piece of Biobrane
B) Remove the Biobrane dressing and apply a new dressing
C) Trim away the separated Biobrane
D) Notify the physician for further emergency related orders
Ans: C
Feedback: As the Biobrane gradually separates, it is trimmed, leaving a healed wound. When the Biobrane dressing adheres to the wound, the wound remains stable and the Biobrane can remain in place for 3 to 4 weeks.
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