One of the Main Dangers of Burns Is

question 71

Multiple Choice

One of the main dangers of burns is

• A)dehydration,as water can escape from the body.
• B)hyperthermia,as temperture regulation is very compromised.
• C)hypocalcemia,as blood ion levels are dramatically altered.
• D)respiratory infection,as body defenses are concentrated superficially.

Recognize the need for accurate assessment in the nursing process before diagnosis.

Identify the role of nursing diagnoses in patient care and how they differ from medical diagnoses.

Understand the importance of NANDA-I approved nursing diagnoses in standardizing nursing language and care.

Recognize the importance of the nursing process in identifying and addressing patient care needs.

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Definitions:

Drunk

A state of intoxication caused by the consumption of excessive alcohol, impairing cognitive and physical functions.

Sober

Not affected by alcohol; not drunk, and more broadly, serious, sensible, and solemn.

Context-dependent Memory

The improved recall of specific episodes or information when the context present at encoding and retrieval are the same.

Underwater

Relates to being submerged or located beneath a body of water.