Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has a full-thickness burn injury covering 15% of their body. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Monitoring calorie intake (B) ensures adequate nutrition for healing in burn patients. Low-carb diets (A) are inappropriate, strict bed rest (C) is unnecessary unless specified, and weekly weighing (D) is insufficient for monitoring fluid status.