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This article is about Karen, who was 20 weeks pregnant when she was involved in a gas explosion. The explosion caused a 35% body surface area deep partial-thickness burn to her legs and arms. This article focuses on the most important concerns and fears Karen expressed while she was in our care. Her statements triggered various clinical memories from several nurses in the burn unit, and thus the stories unfold. These stories reflect nursing practice through the psychological care, clinical signs, and pathophysiology of our patient. The spoken stories, coupled with the reflective stories, provide a total picture of the multidimensional care nurses provide for their patients.
This article is about Karen, who was 20 weeks pregnant when she was involved in a gas explosion. The explosion caused a 35% body surface area deep partial-thickness burn to her legs and arms. This article focuses on the most important concerns and fears Karen expressed while she was in our care. Her statements triggered various clinical memories from several nurses in the burn unit, and thus the stories unfold. These stories reflect nursing practice through the psychological care, clinical signs, and pathophysiology of our patient. The spoken stories, coupled with the reflective stories, provide a total picture of the multidimensional care nurses provide for their patients.