A Patient Admitted with Severe Burns to His Face and Hands

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient admitted with severe burns to his face and hands is showing signs of extreme agitation.The nurse should explore the mechanism of burn injury possibly related to

• A) excessive alcohol use.
• B) methamphetamine use.
• C) posttraumatic stress disorder.
• D) subacute delirium.

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Definitions:

Factions

Subgroups within a larger group that have distinct interests or viewpoints, often causing division or conflict.

Contact Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that interpersonal contact is one of the most effective ways to reduce prejudice between majority and minority group members.

Pettigrew

Thomas F. Pettigrew is a social psychologist known for his research on racism, intergroup contact theory, and social identity.

Recreational

Activities or experiences engaged in for pleasure, relaxation, or leisure.