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captainjonesify

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After the acute stage and during the healing process, what is the primary complication from burn injury?
 
  a. Shock
  b. Asphyxia
  c. Infection
  d. Renal shutdown

Question 2

A child is admitted with extensive burns. The nurse notes burns on the child's lips and singed nasal hairs. The nurse should suspect what condition in the child?
 
  a. A chemical burn
  b. A hot-water scald
  c. An electrical burn
  d. An inhalation injury



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
During the healing phase, local infection or sepsis is the primary complication. Respiratory problems, primarily airway compromise, and shock are the primary complications during the acute stage of burn injury. Renal shutdown is not a complication of the burn injury but may be a result of the profound shock.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Evidence of an inhalation injury includes burns of the face and lips, singed nasal hairs, and laryngeal edema. Clinical manifestations may be delayed for up to 24 hours. Chemical burns, electrical burns, and burns associated with hot-water scalds would not produce singed nasal hair.



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