What Considerations Must the Nurse Take into Account When Assessing

question 14

Multiple Choice

What considerations must the nurse take into account when assessing the severity of a burn injury? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Amount of fluid lost over a 24-hour period
• B) Circumference of the burn injury
• C) Depth of the burn injury
• D) Severity of the injury caused to other body systems
• E) Percentage of total body surface area involved

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