integumentary hesi notes

Mechanical debridement means to physically remove dirt, damaged or dead tissue, and cellular debris from a wound or burn so that infection is prevented and healing is promoted.

Scissors, forceps, or scalpels may be used along with hydrotherapy.

A burn victim has waxy white areas interspersed with pink and red areas on the anterior trunk and all of both arms. Which percentage of total body surface area (TBSA) would the nurse calculate?

Using the rule of nines, the percentage of total body surface area burned is 9% for each arm (18% total for both arms) and 18% for the anterior trunk; thus the total body surface area burned is 36%

A client reports fever, redness, skin breakdown, and inflammation on the leg. Upon assessment, the nurse finds the area to be tender and edematous with diffused borders. The nurse would anticipate teaching the client about which condition?

cellulitis