The nurse is planning the care of a patient who has burns to the face,neck,upper chest,and both upper arms.To prevent contracture development,the nurse should include which interventions in the patient's plan of care? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
A) Use a bed cradle over the burned areas.
B) Have patient assume the position of comfort while sleeping.
C) Administer analgesics prior to physical therapy.
D) Instruct the patient to avoid using pillows under the head.
E) Get the patient out of bed as soon as medically feasible.
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