1-year-old female patient tripped in the kitchen and fell against a deep fryer,splashing hot oil onto her right arm. Assessment
reveals partial- and deep partial-thickness burnsto her arm. You estimate that the burn covers 2% of her body. Which statement, made by the patient, revealsthe mostimportant information when determining the overall severity of the burn? A) "I had a burn like this several years ago."
B) "I think that I lost control of my bladder."
C) "I have been a diabetic for several years."
D) "The doctor said that I scar very easily."
One of the main symptoms or the hallmark of diabetes is the high or unstable levels of blood sugar. This can easily cause your blood vessels and nerves. For people with diabetes, even a small burn can easily becomes serious as it is said that 10 percent of diabetic patients who experience burns on their feet required amputation. This shows the extent to which diabetes can increase the risk of severity of burns. Hence for the patient to inform you she has been diabetic, this can help to determine the overall severity of the burn.
Answer is C. "I have been a diabetic for several years."
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51-year-old female patient tripped in the kitchen and fell against a deep fryer,splashing hot oil onto her right arm. Assessment reveals partial- and deep partial-thickness burnsto her arm. You estimate that the burn covers 2% of her body. The statement, made by the patient, revealsthe mostimportant information when determining the overall severity of the burn is:
