A Healthcare Professional Is Assessing the Severity of a Burn

question 18

Multiple Choice

A healthcare professional is assessing the severity of a burn injury. What factors does the professional include in this assessment? (Select all that apply.)

• A)Amount of fluid lost over a 24-hour period
• B)Circumference of the burn injury
• C)Depth of the burn injury
• D)Severity of the injury caused to other body systems
• E)Percentage of total body surface area involved

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