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Initial Burn Management and Airway Care · NCLEX Exam

Which wound care statement is correct for the initial phase of burn management?

  1. The burn wound is already infected and must not be touched at all
  2. Assess depth and TBSA, cover with a clean dry dressing, then reassess
  3. Apply thick occlusive field dressings as the only initial measure
  4. There is no need to reassess the wound after initial presentation
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Correct answer: Assess depth and TBSA, cover with a clean dry dressing, then reassess

Initial wound care includes assessment (depth, area), covering with clean dressings, and recognizing that depth may change.

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