A Client Receiving Emergency Treatment for Severe Burns Has Just

question 8

Multiple Choice

A client receiving emergency treatment for severe burns has just been assessed to establish the burn depth. Why is a nurse asked to reassess the burn depth after 72 hours?

• A) It helps determine the percentage of the total body surface area (TBSA) that is burned.
• B) The client's condition is likely to deteriorate after 72 hours.
• C) The wound is susceptible to infections.
• D) The early appearance of the burn injury may change.

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