A Patient Arrives at the Emergency Department with an Electrical

question 23

Multiple Choice

A patient arrives at the emergency department with an electrical burn. What assessment questions should the nurse ask when determining the possible severity of the burn injury?

• A) What type of current was involved?
• B) How long was the patient in contact with the current?
• C) How much voltage was involved?
• D) Where was the patient when the burn occurred?
• E) What was the point of contact with the current?

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