A nurse is caring for a patient with burns who is in the later stages of the acute phase of recovery. The plan of nursing care should include which of the following nursing actions?

(A) Maintenance of bed rest to aid healing (B) Choosing appropriate splints and functional devices (C) Administration of beta adrenergic blockers (D) Prevention of venous thromboembolismAnswer Explanation: Prevention of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is an important factor in care. Early mobilization of the patient is important. The nurse monitors the splints and functional devices, but these are selected by occupational and physical therapists. The hemodynamic changes accompanying burns do not normally require the use of beta blockers. A patient is in the acute phase of a burn injury. One of the nursing diagnoses in the plan of care is