The nurse notes that a child with a burn injury is prescribed daily debridement. What should the nurse instruct the child and parents about the purpose of this treatment?

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Debridement is the removal of necrotic tissue on which microorganisms could thrive from a burned area to reduce the possibility of infection. Debridement does not relieve pain but rather is a very painful procedure. Debridement does not influence extremity mobility. The need for skin grafts depends on the depth of the burned tissue.

The Nurse Notes That a Child with a Burn Injury