Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Simulated
A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is scheduled for an escharotomy. The client's spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
An escharotomy involves incisions in the eschar to relieve pressure and improve circulation.