The nurse explains to the parents of a child with a severe burn that wearing an elastic pressure garment (Jobst stocking) during the rehabilitative stage can help prevent which complication?
A)Pain
B)Hypertrophic scarring
C)Poor circulation
D)Formation of thrombus in the burn area

Question

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Wearing an elastic pressure garment (Jobst stocking) during the rehabilitative stage can help prevent hypertrophic scarring by applying constant pressure to the area, which helps to flatten and soften the scar tissue. It does not necessarily prevent pain, poor circulation, or the formation of thrombus in the burn area.

The Nurse Explains to the Parents of a Child with a Severe