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jrubin

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A patient is brought to the emergency department with the following burn injuries: a blistered and reddened anterior trunk, reddened lower back, and pale, waxy anterior right arm.
 
  Calculate the extent of the burn injury (TBSA) using the rule of nines. _____
 
  Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.

Question 2

The nurse is classifying a patient's burn injuries. What information should the nurse assess to ensure this classification is correct?
 
  Select all that apply.
  1. depth of the burn
  2. extent of burns on the body
  3. causative agent and duration of exposure
  4. location of burns on the body
  5. time that the burns occurred



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s.meritte

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 23

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
The depth of the burn (layers of underlying tissue affected) and extent of the burn (percentage of body surface area involved) are used in determining the amount of tissue damage and classification of the burn. Burn depth results from a combination of the temperature of the burning agent and the length of contact. The causative agent is especially important with burns caused by chemicals such as strong acids or alkaline agents. The location of the burns on the body is one of the important determinants of classification. For example, burns of the face and hands are always considered major burns. Time of occurrence of the burn is not necessary for classification.




jrubin

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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