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mikaylakyoung

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For which patient would the palm method be best to estimate the body surface area affected by a burn?
 
  A) 21-year-old with superficial burns to the entire back and neck
  B) 27-year-old with full-thickness burns to the backs of the legs and arms
  C) 3-year-old with partial-thickness burns to the anterior chest and abdomen
  D) 49-year-old with a partial-thickness burn to the inner thigh

Question 2

A patient exhibits signs and symptoms of diabetes. However, he informs you that he has not been diagnosed with the disease. You decide to check his blood sugar. If the patient is a diabetic, which of the following readings would you expect?
 
  A) 465 mg/dL
  B) 110 mg/dL
  C) 0 mg/dL
  D) 70 mg/dL


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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A


mikaylakyoung

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Excellent

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