A 4-Year-Old Child with a Burn Injury Has Entered the Catabolic

question 16

Multiple Choice

A 4-year-old child with a burn injury has entered the catabolic flow phase. What assessment would the healthcare provider correlate with this situation?

• A)Oxygen saturation normal on room air
• B)7 pound weight loss in 1 week
• C)Capillary refill <2 sec
• D)Blood pressure 89/56 mmHg

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Definitions:

Loosening

The act of making something less tight, compact, or firm, often resulting in more movement or flexibility.

Dissolution

The process of dissolving or breaking down into smaller parts or elements.

Binding

A process by which molecules adhere together or to other molecules, often used to describe biochemical or molecular interactions.

Deficiency

A lack or shortage of a necessary substance in the body or in any other system.