Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Simulated
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a preschooler who has moderate partial-thickness burns on both lower extremities. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Pain medication 30-45 minutes before therapy manages pain during dressing changes or therapy. Clean technique is standard but not specific to pain, low-calorie snacks are irrelevant, and a child setting their own schedule is unsafe.