Question

A client sustains a burn injury to the entire right and left arms, including the hands. Which emergency interventions should the nurse take before transferring the client to the burn center? Select all that apply. 1. Apply cool water to the area. 2.Place ice packs over the area. 3.Apply an absorbent material to the area. 4.Wrap burned fingers separately to prevent sticking together. 5.Cover the burns with a clean dry cloth as directed by a burn center

Answer 1

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A client sustains a burn injury to the entire right and left arms, including the hands. Which emergency interventions should the nurse take before transferring the client to the burn center?

1. Apply cool water to the area.

5.Cover the burns with a clean dry cloth as directed by a burn center