Eight Patients Were Burned in a Factory Fire

question 13

Multiple Choice

Eight patients were burned in a factory fire.Shortly thereafter,four firefighters were seen with possible smoke inhalation problems.Which best describes how these patients are different from the first patients to arrive?

• A)Burn patients probably have skin damage,whereas the firefighters have lung damage
• B)Burn patients will need extensive care over time,whereas the firefighters can probably stay the night with oxygen treatment and then be discharged
• C)The burn patients were direct victims,whereas the firefighters are indirect victims
• D)The second set of victims may have scarring,shortness of breath,and persistent hoarseness for the next few days.

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