NCLEX-RN · Question #54
The initial treatment for a client with a liquid chemical burn injury is to:
The correct answer is B. Flush the exposed area with large amounts of water. (A) In the past, neutralizing solutions were recommended, but presently there is concern that these solutions extend the depth of burn area. (B) The use of large amounts of water to flush the area is recommended for chemical burns. (C) Calcium chloride is not recommended…
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The initial treatment for a client with a liquid chemical burn injury is to:
Options
- AIrrigate the area with neutralizing solutions
- BFlush the exposed area with large amounts of water
- CInject calcium chloride into the burned area
- DApply lanolin ointment to the area
How the community answered
(54 responses)- A2% (1)
- B91% (49)
- C2% (1)
- D6% (3)
Explanation
(A) In the past, neutralizing solutions were recommended, but presently there is concern that these solutions extend the depth of burn area. (B) The use of large amounts of water to flush the area is recommended for chemical burns. (C) Calcium chloride is not recommended therapy and would likely worsen the problem. (D) Lanolin is of no benefit in the initial treatment of a chemical injury and may actually extend a
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