Which Assessment Finding by the Nurse Would Be Suggestive of a Minor

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which assessment finding by the nurse would be suggestive of a minor burn?

• A) The involved skin is deep reddish-brown in color and edematous.
• B) Blisters begin to form on the skin within the first hour of exposure.
• C) The skin remains intact because only the epidermal layer is involved.
• D) Scarring will be evident on the edges of the burn in a matter of hours.

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Definitions:

Casparian Strip

A band of cell wall material found in plant roots that is impervious to water and solutes, ensuring that all materials pass through a cell membrane before entering the plant.

Endodermal Cells

Cells that form the endoderm, the innermost layer of the embryo, giving rise to the lining of the digestive and respiratory tracts.

Mycorrhizal Relationship

A symbiotic association between a fungus and the roots of a vascular host plant, improving nutrient and water uptake.

Minerals

Inorganic substances required in small amounts for the body's metabolic processes, including bone formation and hormone synthesis.