Burns Classification and Treatment

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How often should vital signs and urine output be monitored?

  • At least hourly (correct)
  • Every 30 minutes
  • Every 4 hours
  • Every 2 hours

Why should patients' extremities be elevated?

  • To improve dressing changes
  • To reduce pain
  • To reduce swelling
  • To promote peripheral circulation (correct)

What is the purpose of titrating fluid intake?

  • To facilitate fluid balance (correct)
  • To prevent fluid overload
  • To promote peripheral circulation
  • To reduce pain

How often should the patient's weight be monitored?

<p>Daily (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of debridement?

<p>To remove dead tissue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often should wounds be cleaned and dressed?

<p>One to two times per day (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to monitor serum potassium levels?

<p>To monitor electrolyte levels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of administering diuretics?

<p>To facilitate fluid balance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should tight, constrictive dressings be avoided?

<p>To prevent circulation impairment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should the urinary drainage system be maintained?

<p>To prevent urinary infection (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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