The Patient Has Burns to Both Forearms That Extend from the Fingers

Multiple Choice

The patient has burns to both forearms that extend from the fingers to the elbows with no normal tissue present.The nurse has difficulty assessing the patient's pulse,and the patient complains of numbness in the fingers.The nurse notifies the primary care provider and expects the primary care provider to:

A) Increase fluid intake.
B) Perform an escharotomy.
C) Order physical therapy.
D) Perform debridement of some burned tissue.