Posted: August 17th, 2017

Which of the following statements reflect the nursing management of the patient with a white phosphorus chemical burn?

Which of the following statements reflect the nursing management of the patient with a white phosphorus chemical burn?
a) Do not apply water to the burn.
Water should not be applied to burns from lye or white phosphorus because of the potential for an explosion or deepening of the burn.
b) Immediately drench the skin with running water from a shower, hose or faucet.
Water should not be applied to burns from lye or white phosphorus because of the potential for an explosion or deepening of the burn.
c) Alternate applications of water and ice to the burn.
Water should not be applied to burns from lye or white phosphorus because of the potential for an explosion or deepening of the burn.
d) Wash off the chemical using warm water, then flush the skin with cool water.
Water should not be applied to burns from lye or white phosphorus because of the potential for an explosion or deepening of the burn.