A male patient is brought to the emergency department (ED) from the site of a chemical fire. The paramedics report that the patient has a burn that involves the epidermis, dermis, and the muscle and bone of the right arm.
When the nurse assesses the patient, the skin appears charred. Based on these assessment findings, what is the depth of the burn on the patient's right arm?
A) Superficial partial-thickness
B) Deep partial-thickness
C) Full partial-thickness
D) Full-thickness
Question 2
A 50-year-old man of Greek ancestry has been diagnosed with classic Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) after seeking care for new lesions that appeared on his legs.
The patient is shocked at his diagnosis after reading on the Internet that he now has a form of cancer. How should the nurse best respond to this patient's concerns?
A) Surgical advances in the treatment of KS have extended survival times greatly.
B) Most people with this disease have it for the rest of their lives with no serious effects.
C) Your doctor will probably talk to you about chemotherapy and radiation therapy, which are usually very successful.
D) Your treatment plan will probably focus on ensuring that the disease does not spread to other organs.
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