Author Question: When working in the ER, how does the nurse determine whether a burn was an intentional injury? 1. ... (Read 44 times)

MirandaLo · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

When working in the ER, how does the nurse determine whether a burn was an intentional injury?

1. Consider that the incidence of unintentional burns is 5 to 25 as reported by the World Health Organization.
2. Consider if the history is compatible with the pattern of injury.
3. Consider the child's age and development.
4. All of the above

Question 2

The parents of a toddler who lives in a home with a much-loved golden retriever should be instructed to:

a. Allow the child to play freely with the pet
b. Allow the child to feed the pet
c. Teach the child that all animals are okay to pet
d. Supervise the child closely when playing with the pet

gasdhashg · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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1. The percentage of burn should be reviewed.
2. A history should be taken to identify if the pattern of injury is consistent.
3. The age of the child determines the size of the burn in proportion to the body.
4. All of the above considerations should be reviewed.

Answer to Question 2

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A child should be supervised when playing with the pet. Toddlers do not have good coordination or judgment and can unintentionally hurt or startle an animal. The animal may bite or injure the child. Toddlers should not feed an animal or interfere with an animal while it is eating.