Question

what type of nursing would an 8 year old burn victim need 2 times a week? What complications may arise in a post-burn patient that the nurse will also be looking for?

Answer 1

Burns defined as the cell destruction of layers of the skin.Depending upon the stages of burn injury the care will be start.Firstly initiate an intravenous line and begin fluid replacement .Secondly ,watch for any signs of infection for example.swelling, any colour change in the area,fever and so on. Keep the client warm and monitored closely.

The complication of post burn patient is1) gastrointestional ulcers,

2)Post burn seizurse may arise because of the electrolyte imbalance

3)Pulmonary odema

4)Hypovolemia