The nurse is preparing to provide wound care to a client newly diagnosed with a burn. Which of the following are goals of this initial wound care? (Select all that apply.)

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The goals of initial wound care for a burn include cleansing the skin to prevent infection, preventing further skin destruction, providing comfort, and preventing infection. Hydrating the skin and preventing nutritional deficits may be important in the long-term management of burn wounds, but they are not specific goals of the initial wound care.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Provide Wound Care to a Client