The mortality rate for burns is highest in the very young and in the elderly population. What factors put the very young at a higher risk? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. The very young have a greater proportion of body surface area per amount of body mass, resulting in a higher risk for fluid-volume loss.
2. The very young tend to heal more slowly.
3. Infants and young children have an immature immune system with a weak antibody response.
4. The very young have a higher risk for the development of hypovolemic shock.
5. In the very young, burns tend to exacerbate previous medical problems.
1,3,4
Rationale 1: The very young have greater proportion of BSA relative to body mass, and as a result are at higher risk than adults for fluid-volume loss.
Rationale 2: This is true of the elderly, not the very young.
Rationale 3: Infants and young children have an immature immune system and tend to die of septicemia.
Rationale 4: As a result of a higher risk for fluid-volume loss, very young children have a higher risk for the development of hypovolemic shock.
Rationale 5: This is true of the elderly, not the very young.
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