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Kthamas

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The nurse working in a pediatric burn unit explains to new registered nurses that which is the most common cause of death in burned children?
 
  A.
  Hypovolemic shock
  B.
  Infection
  C.
  Sepsis
  D.
  Thrombotic events

Question 2

When teaching a parenting group how to prevent the most common cause of childhood burns, what action does the nurse advise?
 
  A.
  Cover electrical outlets.
  B.
  Keep children out of the kitchen.
  C.
  Install smoke detectors.
  D.
  Lock up household chemicals.


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mochi09

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
About 75 of burn mortality is related to infection.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The most common type of childhood burn is a thermal burn. Installing smoke detectors provides early warning and the chance to escape a fire.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Gracias!

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