When assessing a burn patient, it is MOST important to:
A) accurately calculate the extent of body surface area burned.
B) be alert for occult trauma that could affect patient outcome.
C) apprise medical control of the situation as soon as possible.
D) rapidly determine if the patient will require an escharotomy.
Ans: B) be alert for occult trauma that could affect patient outcome.
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