A Child Is Admitted with Extensive Burns

question 14

Multiple Choice

A child is admitted with extensive burns. The nurse notes that there are burns on the child's lips and singed nasal hairs. The nurse should suspect that the child has:

• A)A chemical burn.
• B)An inhalation injury.
• C)An electrical burn.
• D)A hot-water scald.

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Definitions:

Parental Affection

The warm, nurturing behavior parents show toward their children, essential for child development and emotional bonding.

Need For Affection

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Carl Rogers

An influential American psychologist who founded the humanistic approach to psychology, emphasizing the importance of free will, self-actualization, and psychological health.

Alfred Adler

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