Burn fluid resuscitation using standard Baxtex formula

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BURN CASE STUDY QUESTION

1. A.N. is undergoing burn fluid resuscitation using the standard Baxtex (Parland) formula. She was burned at 0200 and admitted at 0400. She weighs 110 lb. Calculate her fluid requirements and specify how much be given and what time intervals will be used.

2. A.N. was sleeping when the fire started and managed to make her way out of the house through thick smoke. You are concerned about possible smoke inhalation. What assessment findings would corroborate this concern?

3. A.N. is very concerned about visible scars. What will you tell her to allay her fears?

4. A.N. is in severe pain. What is the drug of choice for pain relief following burn injury, and how should it be given?

5. A.N.'s burns are to be treated by the open method with topical application of silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene). What is the major drawback to this method of treatment?

6. A special burn diet is ordered for A.N. She has always gained weight easily and is concerned about the size of the portion. What diet-related teaching will you provide?

7. Tissues under and around A.N.'s burns are severely swollen. She looks at you with tear in her eyes and asks, "will they stay this way?" What is your answer?

8. Following significant burn injury, the patient is at high risk for infection. What nursing measures will you institute to prevent this?

9. A.N. has one area of circumferential burns on her right lower leg. What complication is she in danger of developing, and how will you monitor for it?

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