A Person Comes into the Emergency Department with Full-Thickness Burns

question 5

Multiple Choice

A person comes into the emergency department with full-thickness burns over 25% of his body. Which intravenous solution should the nurse prepare for this person?

• A)Normal saline.
• B)Hartmann's solution.
• C)5% dextrose in normal saline.
• D)4% dextrose in 1/5th normal saline.

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Definitions:

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, often measured as an indicator of cardiac health.

Baroreceptor Function

The role of special sensors (baroreceptors) located in blood vessels that help regulate blood pressure by detecting pressure changes.

Tingling

A sensation of prickling, stinging, or numbness, often indicating the beginning of nerve recovery or damage.

Numbness

A loss of sensation or feeling in a part of the body, often indicative of nerve damage or dysfunction.