You can know that a burned patient has experienced carbon monoxide poisoning? by:
A. measuring carboxyhemoglobin levels in the bloodstream.
B. questioning the patient about a taste of bitter almonds.
C. checking for a bluish residue around the? patient's mouth and nose.
D. noticing a tarry odor on the? patient's clothes.
Answer: A. measuring carboxyhemoglobin levels in the bloodstream.
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