A 28-Year-Old Male Is Admitted to the Burn Unit 2

question 26

Multiple Choice

A 28-year-old male is admitted to the burn unit 2 hours after receiving second- and third-degree burns over 50% of his body surface in an industrial explosion. Abnormal vital signs include low blood pressure and tachycardia. Lab results show a high hematocrit due to:

• A) sickle cell syndrome.
• B) fluid movement out of the vascular space.
• C) kidney failure.
• D) increased vascular protein secondary to increased metabolism.

Appreciate the contributions of social scientists to the knowledge base of social group work.

Recognize the challenges and shifts in the focus of social group work over decades.

Understand the principles and application of social exchange theory in planning social work groups in therapeutic settings.

Be aware of efforts to revitalize social group work within the social work profession.

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