A nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with a client who has pruritus following treatment for scabies. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

To predict the expected weight of the 12-month-old boy, we can use the general guideline that a child's weight should triple from birth to 12 months.

Given that the boy weighed 8 lb 2 oz at birth, we can calculate the expected weight at 12 months by tripling this weight.

8 lb 2 oz = 8.125 lb

Tripling this weight:

8.125 lb * 3 = 24.375 lb

Now, we convert this weight back to pounds and ounces:

0.375 lb * 16 = 6 oz

So, the expected weight of the 12-month-old boy should be approximately 24 lb 6 oz.

A. Pain management is critical for burn care, especially before activities like physical therapy that can be painful. Administering pain medication 30 minutes before therapy helps ensure the child is more comfortable and able to participate effectively in rehabilitation. This is a recommended intervention.

B. While involving the child in decisions about their care can promote autonomy and improve adherence, the schedule for burn care and therapy should be based on medical needs and healing processes rather than the child's preference. Care schedules should be designed to optimize healing and manage pain effectively.

C. Provide low-calorie snacks:Burn patients typically have increased nutritional needs due to the high metabolic demands of healing. High-calorie, protein-rich snacks are usually recommended to support wound healing and overall recovery, rather than low-calorie options.

D. Maintain medical asepsis during dressing changes: For burn care, maintaining sterile technique is critical to prevent infection. Medical asepsis is generally not sufficient; sterile technique is required for dressing changes to reduce the risk of infection.