An Awake but Confused Patient with a Diabetic History Spilled

question 27

Multiple Choice

An awake but confused patient with a diabetic history spilled a pot of hot water on himself while cooking. He has a partial-thickness burn on his right anterior leg. Following an unremarkable primary assessment, which action is your highest priority?

• A) Determine the percentage of body surface area burned.
• B) Check the patient's blood glucose level.
• C) Assess for signs of infection at the burn site.
• D) Apply sterile dressings to the burn.

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