What instruction for home care is emphasized by the nurse while teaching patients discharged with burn wounds to prevent infection?
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Correct answer: Wash gently daily, apply prescribed ointment, and watch for infection signs
Proper home wound care—gentle cleansing, applying appropriate ointments, clean dressings, and monitoring for infection—helps prevent complications once the patient is discharged.
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