A Patient Sustained a Serious Electrical Burn When He Stepped

question 34

Multiple Choice

A patient sustained a serious electrical burn when he stepped on a downed power line. The nurse would assess for which injuries?. Select all that apply.

• A) Fractures in the arms or legs
• B) Cardiac dysrhythmia
• C) Vision changes
• D) Sooty sputum
• E) Extensive partial-thickness burns

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