A nurse has reported for a shift at a busy burns and plastics unit in a large university hospital. Which patient is most likely to have life-threatening complications?
A) A 4-year-old scald victim burned over 24% of the body
B) A 27-year-old male burned over 36% of his body in a car accident
C) A 39-year-old female patient burned over 18% of her body
D) A 60-year-old male burned over 16% of his body in a brush fire
Ans: A
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Young children and the elderly continue to have increased morbidity and mortality when compared to other age groups with similar injuries and present a challenge for burn care. This is an important factor when determining the severity of injury and possible outcome for the patient.
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