Burns can be highly variable in terms of the tissue affected, the severity, and resultant complications.
Burns have a catastrophic effect on people in terms of human life, suffering, disability, and financial loss. Burns are the third leading cause of accidental death in the United States.
Causes of Burns
Nursing Care Plan
ASSESSMENT
Nursing Diagnosis for Burns
Ineffective airway clearance related to airway edema
Nursing Goal for Burns
Burns have a catastrophic effect on people in terms of human life, suffering, disability, and financial loss. Burns are the third leading cause of accidental death in the United States.
Causes of Burns
- Motor vehicle crashes
- Accidents in residences
- Electrical malfunctions
- Chemical burns
Nursing Care Plan
ASSESSMENT
- Client/petient HISTORY
- Client/petient PHYSICAL EXAMINATION.
- Client/petient PSYCHOSOCIAL ASSESSMENT.
- Client/Patient Family History
Nursing Diagnosis for Burns
Ineffective airway clearance related to airway edema
Nursing Goal for Burns
- Respiratory status
- Comfort level
- Gas exchange Ventilation
- Symptom control behavior
- Treatment behavior
- Illness or injury
- Anxiety reduction
- Oxygen therapy
- Airway suctioning
- Airway insertion and stabilization
- Airway management
- Cough enhancement
- Mechanical ventilation
- Positioning
- Respiratory monitoring
