A nurse is working as part of a response team caring for children who have been involved in an elementary school fire. Which children would the nurse identify as needing a referral to a burn unit? Select all that apply.

A nurse is working as part of a response team caring for children who have been involved in an elementary school fire. Which children would the nurse identify as needing a referral to a burn unit? Select all that apply.



a) 9-year-old with asthma and burns to the face
b) 8-year-old with an inhalation injury
c) 10-year-old with partial-thickness burns and rib fractures
d) 7-year-old with superficial burns over 5% of the body
e) 6-year-old with burns involving the knees and hips




Answer: A, B, C & E.


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