A child with extensive burns requires debridement.The nurse should anticipate that a priority goal related to this procedure is to:
A)Reduce pain.
B)Prevent bleeding.
C)Maintain airway.
D)Restore fluid balance.

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Partial-thickness burns require debridement of devitalized tissue to promote healing.The procedure is very painful and requires analgesia and sedation before the procedure.Preventing bleeding,maintaining the airway,and restoring fluid balance are not goals related to debridement.

A Child with Extensive Burns Requires Debridement