Patient Education & Psychosocial Support Flashcards
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Which community resource is MOST appropriate to recommend to a burn survivor experiencing social isolation after hospital discharge?
Answer: Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors peer support network
The Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors provides peer support, advocacy, and community connections specifically designed for burn survivors and their families.
A burn nurse is educating a patient on itch management. Which non-pharmacological strategy has the strongest evidence for reducing burn-related pruritus?
Answer: Wearing properly fitted compression garments consistently
Compression garments reduce neuropeptide release and mechanical stimulation of regenerating nerves, decreasing pruritus in burn scars.
Which educational topic is MOST critical to address with a patient who has inhalation injury before discharge?
Answer: Signs of respiratory complications and when to seek emergency care
Patients with inhalation injury are at ongoing risk for respiratory complications and must recognize warning signs such as worsening dyspnea or stridor requiring emergency evaluation.
A burn patient states they are not interested in learning about scar management because 'it won't make a difference anyway.' This response MOST likely reflects:
Answer: Low self-efficacy and possible depression affecting motivation
Statements of helplessness and futility suggest low self-efficacy and may indicate depression, both of which impede engagement with self-care education.
When planning discharge education for a burn patient with low health literacy, the nurse should FIRST:
Answer: Assess the patient's preferred learning style and reading level using a validated tool
Assessing literacy level first allows the nurse to tailor educational materials and delivery to the patient's actual comprehension needs.
A teenager with facial burns refuses to attend school because classmates 'will stare.' Which intervention addresses this concern MOST directly?
Answer: Coordinate a school re-entry program with education for classmates and staff
School re-entry programs that prepare peers and staff reduce stigma, bullying, and social anxiety, supporting successful reintegration.
Which statement by a burn patient indicates SUCCESSFUL understanding of long-term scar maturation?
Answer: 'Scar remodeling can continue for up to 2 years, so I'll keep wearing my garment.'
Burn scar maturation spans 12–24 months; understanding this timeline promotes adherence to long-term compression and rehabilitation therapy.