A Child Is Admitted with Extensive Burns

question 21

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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