A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is scheduled for an escharotomy. The client's spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate?

Rationale: A. This describes hydrotherapy, not an escharotomy. B. This could refer to autolytic or enzymatic debridement, not an escharotomy. C. An escharotomy is a surgical procedure in which incisions are made through the tough, burned tissue (eschar) to relieve pressure, restore circulation, and prevent tissue necrosis. D. This describes a skin grafting procedure, not an escharotomy.