Which of the Following Is of Concern in a Patient

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is of concern in a patient who received burns to his hand when he grabbed a live electrical wire?

• A) The extent of tissue damage may be much greater than it appears on the surface.
• B) The burning will continue for hours, perhaps days.
• C) The patient remains an electrocution hazard to rescuers for several minutes after being removed from the source of electricity.
• D) Toxic gases were inhaled.

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