Marissa Walton Is Transferred to the OR from the Burn

Multiple Choice

Marissa Walton is transferred to the OR from the burn unit for debridement of the partial-thickness burn areas and a dressing change under anesthesia.What important preparation for the procedure will the perioperative nurse perform before Marissa arrives in the OR?

A) Procure the allograft skin from the freezer and begin the thaw process.
B) Procure a basic plastic instrument set plus a knife dermatome and sterile mineral oil.
C) Prewarm the OR to above the ambient high temperature for an adult.
D) Collaborate with the anesthesia provider to determine fluid replacement requirements.