When assessing a patient with toxic epidermal necrolysis, the nurse would expect to observe:
A) less than 5% of the body surface is affected.
B) 5-10% of the body surface is affected.
C) 10-20% of the body surface is affected.
D) greater than 30% of the body surface is affected.
D) greater than 30% of the body surface is affected.
Explanation: A) Although similar to SJS, TEN is more extensive. TEN with spots is widespread with detachment of the epidermis and erosion involving more than 30% of the body surface area.
B) Although similar to SJS, TEN is more extensive. TEN with spots is widespread with detachment of the epidermis and erosion involving more than 30% of the body surface area.
C) Although similar to SJS, TEN is more extensive. TEN with spots is widespread with detachment of the epidermis and erosion involving more than 30% of the body surface area.
D) Although similar to SJS, TEN is more extensive. TEN with spots is widespread with detachment of the epidermis and erosion involving more than 30% of the body surface area.
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