A Patient Is Brought to the Emergency Department After a House

question 24

Multiple Choice

A patient is brought to the emergency department after a house fire.He fell asleep with a lit cigarette,and the couch ignited.TBSA burn is estimated at 25% deep partial-thickness burns to areas of the chest,back,and left arm and 20% full-thickness burns to the right arm,right upper leg,and areas on the face.The patient is now in the intensive care burn unit with a heart rate of 140 beats/min,a urine output of 25 mL/hr,and clear lung sounds.The patient's symptoms are most likely attributable to

• A) blood loss associated with burns and wound care.
• B) hemodynamic stability related to adequate fluid resuscitation.
• C) over-resuscitation related to overestimation of the TBSA involved.
• D) under-resuscitation because of probable inhalation injury.

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Definitions:

Symptom Questionnaire

A tool or instrument used to gather information about an individual's symptoms to assist in diagnosis or treatment planning.

Appetite Changes

Variations in the desire to eat, which can be a symptom of various medical or psychological conditions, leading to eating too much or too little.

Low Motivation

A lack of desire or willingness to engage in activities or pursue goals, often resulting in reduced productivity or achievement.

Initial Interview

The first meeting between a clinician and a client/patient, aimed at gathering relevant history and presenting issues for assessment.