Shock Is Likely to Occur After a Partial-Thickness Burn Injury

question 53

Multiple Choice

Shock is likely to occur after a partial-thickness burn injury that affects ____ or more of the body surface.

• A) 1%
• B) 3%
• C) 5%
• D) 7%
• E) 9%

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