Hydrotherapy is required to treat a child with extensive partial-thickness burn wounds.What is the purpose of hydrotherapy?
A) Provide pain relief
B) Débride the wounds
C) Destroy bacteria on the skin
D) Increase peripheral blood flow

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Soaking in a tub or showering once or twice a day acts to loosen and remove sloughing tissue,exudate,and topical medications.The hydrotherapy cleanses the wound and the entire body and helps maintain range of motion.Appropriate pain medications are necessary.Dressing changes are extremely painful.The total bacterial count of the skin is reduced by the hydrotherapy,but this is not the primary goal.There may be an increase in peripheral blood flow,but the primary purpose is for wound débridement.

Hydrotherapy Is Required to Treat a Child with Extensive Partial-Thickness