Burn Victim Assessment
Using the attached document (below), discuss the following:
The staff are following the Parkland Formula for fluid resuscitation. The client arrived at 0200 and was admitted at 0400. She weighs 110 pounds. Calculate her fluid requirement, using the Parkland formula. Explain the time intervals and amounts for each.
The client was sleeping when the fire started and managed to make her way out of the house through thick smoke. You are concerned about possible smoke inhalation. What assessment finding would corroborate this concern?
The client is in severe pain. What is the drug of choice for pain relief and how should it be given?
What nutritional requirements are necessary for the client’s burns to heal?
What measures are taken with the client to prevent infection?
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Discuss the following topics using the attached document (below):
For fluid resuscitation, the staff is using the Parkland Formula. The patient arrived at 2 p.m. and was admitted at 4 p.m. Her body weight is 110 pounds. Using the Parkland formula, determine her fluid requirement. Explain the time intervals and monetary values for each.
When the fire erupted, the client was sleeping and managed to get out of the house through dense smoke. You are concerned about the possibility of smoke inhalation. What assessment findings would back up this concern?
The client is in excruciating pain. What is the drug of choice for pain relief and how should it be given?
What nutritional requirements are necessary for the client’s burns to heal?
What measures are taken with the client to prevent infection?
