You are working the night shift on a medical-surgical unit. You assignment includes a 19 year old woman admitted early this morning. She has sustained burns over 30% of her body surface area, with partial-thickness burns on her legs and back. Briefly discuss these: What nutritional requirements are necessary for the client’s burns to heal? What measures are taken with the client to prevent infection?

You are working the night shift on a medical-surgical unit. You assignment includes a 19 year old woman admitted early this morning. She has sustained burns over 30% of her body surface area, with partial-thickness burns on her legs and back. Briefly discuss these: What nutritional requirements are necessary for the client’s burns to heal? What measures are taken with the client to prevent infection?

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