A 60-year-old male has sustained partial- and full-thickness burns to his anterior chest, head, and both anterior arms. On the basis of the "Rule of Nines," what percentage of his body surface area (BSA) has been burned?
A. 45%
B. 18%
C. 27%
D. 36%
Answer: D. 36%
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A. nasal cannula B. air-entrainment mask C. face tent D. nonrebreather mask
In what phase would a patient experience an aura?
What will be an ideal response?
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)