While the patient's full-thickness burn wounds to the face are exposed,what is the best nursing action to prevent cross contamination?

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Use of gowns,caps,masks,and gloves during all patient care will decrease the possibility of wound contamination for a patient whose burns are not covered.When removing contaminated dressings and washing the dirty wound,use nonsterile,disposable gloves.The room temperature should be kept at approximately 85° F for patients with open burn wounds to prevent shivering.Systemic antibiotics are not well absorbed into deep burns because of the lack of circulation.

While the Patient's Full-Thickness Burn Wounds to the Face Are