A patient has experienced burns to his upper thighs and knees. Following the application of new wound dressings, the nurse should perform what nursing action?

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Dressings can impede circulation if they are wrapped too tightly. The peripheral pulses must be checked frequently and burned extremities elevated. Dependent positioning does not need to be maintained. PRN analgesics should be administered prior to the dressing change. ROM exercises do not normally follow a dressing change.

A Patient Has Experienced Burns to His Upper Thighs and Knees