A client has a circumferential third-degree burn on the upper left arm. The nursing assessments specific for this client would include
A) assessing capillary refill in the left hand.
B) evaluating left hand strength.
C) measuring left forearm circumference.
D) monitoring blood pressure in the left arm.

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Circulatory compromise may occur in the case of a circumferential burn. Therefore frequent assessment of distal extremity perfusion is necessary. Since it is circulation that may be compromised, tests of muscle strength are not specifically needed. Measuring circumference is not a routine assessment and blood pressure would need to be taken in the other arm.

A Client Has a Circumferential Third-Degree Burn on the Upper