BURNS: NURSING CARE: MINOR BURNS

Question 1

Minor Burns: Stop the buring process

NURSING CARE

Answer 1

1. Remove clothing or jewelry that might conduct heat.
2. Apply cool water soaks or run cool water over injury; do not use ice.
3. Flush chemical burns with large volume of water.
4. Cover the burn with clean cloth to prevent contamination and hypothermia.
5. Provide warmth
6. If necessary, have client go to a health care facility for medical care.

Question 2

Minor Burns:

NURSING CARE (7)

Answer 2

■■ Provide analgesics.

■■ Cleanse with mild soap and tepid water (avoid excess friction).

■■ Use antimicrobial ointment.

■■ Apply dressing (nonadherent, hydrocolloid) if the burn area is irritated by clothing.

■■ Educate the family to avoid using greasy lotions or butter on burn.

■■ Educate family to monitor for evidence of infection.

■■ Check immunization status for tetanus and determine need for immunization