A Client Suffered What Seems to Be a Moderate Electrical

question 29

Multiple Choice

A client suffered what seems to be a moderate electrical burn from contact with household electricity. However, the physician wants to admit the client for monitoring. When questioned about this decision, the best answer by the nurse is

• A) "I am not sure but I can find out for you."
• B) "It is our protocol that all electrical burns get admitted."
• C) "With household current, there is great risk of cardiac rhythm problems."
• D) "You need to be watched for fractures that can occur under normal use."

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