A nurse cares for a client who has burn injuries.The client's wife asks,"When will his high risk for infection decrease?" How should the nurse respond?

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Intact skin is a major barrier to infection and other disruptions in homeostasis.No matter how much time has passed since the burn injury,the client remains at high risk for infection as long as any area of skin is open.Although the other options are important goals in the client's recovery process,they are not as important as skin closure to decrease the client's risk for infection.

A Nurse Cares for a Client Who Has Burn Injuries