Med Surg Proctored 2023 questions with correct answers

. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is pending an escharotomy. The client's spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate? a."large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation" b. " I can call the doctor back here if you want me to" c. "a piece of skin will be removed and grafted over the burned area" d. "dead tissue will be surgically removed" Correct Answer - a."large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation" A nurse is monitoring the fluid replacement of a client who has sustained burns. Which of the following fluids is used in the first 24 hours following a burn injury? a. 5% dextrose in water b. 5% dextrose in normal saline c. normal saline d. lactated ringers Correct Answer - d. lactated ringers A nurse is caring for a client who has full-thickness burns all over 75% of his body. Which of the following methods is appropriate to accurately monitor the cardiovascular system? a. auscultate cuff blood pressure b. palpate pulse pressure c. obtain a central venous pressure