Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who has moderate partial-thickness burns over 30% of their total body surface area. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
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Correct Answer:
Provide a vitamin C supplement.
Rationale:
🌐Vitamin C is essential for collagen synthesis and wound healing, which are critical in burn recovery where large areas of tissue must regenerate.
🌐Clients with moderate partial-thickness burns over 30% TBSA have increased metabolic and nutritional demands, requiring supplements to promote tissue repair and prevent complications.
🌐Vitamin C also enhances immune function and capillary strength, helping to reduce infection risk and improve overall healing outcomes.
🌐Burn patients need a high-protein, high-calorie diet plus vitamin and mineral supplements, including vitamin A, vitamin C, and zinc, rather than restriction of these nutrients.
🌐Supplementing vitamin C supports faster recovery, stronger scar tissue, and reduced healing complications.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Nutrition
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