Burns Pose a Greater Risk to Infants and Children for Which

question 52

Multiple Choice

Burns pose a greater risk to infants and children for which of the following reasons?

• A) Pediatric patients have a greater risk of heart problems associated with the burn.
• B) Pediatric patients have a greater risk of shock from the burn.
• C) Infants and children have a greater risk of infection from the burn.
• D) None of the above

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