Question

The nurse completed a dressing change for a client with partial thickness burns to both legs. After completing the dressing change, What intervention should the nurse implement?
A) Administer a PRN dose of pain medication.
B) Raise this head of bed to a 90 angle.
C) Perform passive range of motion.
D) Position ankles in a dorsiflexed position.

Answer 1

Answer:

Correct option is A: Administer a PNR dose to the client for pain medication

Explanation:

Partial thickness burns to both legs can be very painful as a result of the degree of burn. Hence after completing the dressing change, the patient will be in pain as a result of the change. Hence, the nurse is expected to administer a PNR dose as this will help in reducing the pain and suffering that the patient will be going through at that time and ensure quick recovery.