The nurse is determining if a client who sustained a burn should be referred to a burn unit for care. Which of the following types of burn injuries should be referred to this type of care area? (Select all that apply.)
1. Burn on the face
2. Burn to the genitalia
3. Burn to a fractured limb
4. Sunburn
5. Burn caused by hot water to approximately 5 inches of the forearm
6. Burn caused by chemicals
1, 2, 3, 6
The types of burn injuries that should be referred to a burn unit for care include burns to the face and genitalia; burns to a fractured limb; and burns caused by chemicals. Sunburn and a small burn from hot water do not need to be referred to a burn unit for care.
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