While applying a warm wet soak to the client's left leg,the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)notes a small burn on the inside of the calf.The UAP informs the RN.Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

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The most appropriate response by the nurse is to go and take a look at the burn. As the RN is responsible for the client's care, she needs to assess the burn to determine the severity of it and decide on the appropriate action required. The nurse can then decide whether to notify the healthcare provider, document/incident report the burn or take other necessary steps. Option B is also appropriate, but the nurse needs to assess the burn before asking for more details. Option A is not necessary at this stage, and option D is a secondary step after the nurse has assessed the burn.

While Applying a Warm Wet Soak to the Client's Left