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What is an essential component of the nursing assessment for a burn patient?
What is an essential component of the nursing assessment for a burn patient?
- Patient's shoe size
- Patient's favorite food
- Circumstances of injury (correct)
- Patient's hair color
Why is obtaining the duration of exposure important in the nursing assessment of a burn patient?
Why is obtaining the duration of exposure important in the nursing assessment of a burn patient?
- To understand the severity of the burn (correct)
- To determine the patient's favorite color
- To identify potential chemical agents involved
- To assess for concomitant injuries
Which of the following is NOT included in the thorough history obtained for a burn patient?
Which of the following is NOT included in the thorough history obtained for a burn patient?
- Current medications
- Patient's shoe brand (correct)
- Causative agent
- Patient's age and preexisting medical problems
Why is assessing evidence of inhalation injury important in the nursing management of a burn patient?
Why is assessing evidence of inhalation injury important in the nursing management of a burn patient?
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How do concomitant injuries impact the nursing management of a burn patient?
How do concomitant injuries impact the nursing management of a burn patient?
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