Answer to Question 1
Answer: 2, 3, 4
1. The rule of nines can be used for an older client.
2. The rule of nines is a way to estimate the percentage of total body surface area (TBSA) affected by a burn injury. This quick method is useful in emergency situations, but it is not accurate for adults who are very thin.
3. The rule of nines is a way to estimate the percentage of TBSA affected by a burn injury. This quick method is useful in emergency situations, but it is not accurate for adults who are short.
4. The rule of nines is a way to estimate the percentage of TBSA affected by a burn injury. This quick method is useful in emergency situations, but it is not accurate for adults who are obese.
5. The rule of nines can be used for a client who is unconscious.
Answer to Question 2
Answer: 2
1. Headaches are not associated with Curling ulcer.
2. Black, tarry stools would be indicative of GI bleeding from the ulcer.
3. Hypertension is not associated with Curling ulcer.
4. Wound drainage is not associated with Curling ulcer.