Medical Surgical Nursing

(Tina Sui) #1

  • Technically begins with wound closure and ends when the client returns to the highest


possible level of functioning



  • Provide psychosocial support

  • Assess home environment, financial resources, medical equipment, prosthetic rehab


Prevention of Hypertrophic Scarring



  • The wound is in a dynamic state for 1.5 to 2 years after the burn occurs.

  • Wear pressure garments , massage, lubrication, exercise, splints, manual lymphatic


drainage and injectable steroids

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