Hoarseness or voice changes in a burn patient should alert an OEC Technician that the:
a. patient may be extremely anxious about the injury.
b. heat source may have extended internally into the airway.
c. patient should be treated as a pediatric patient.
d. patient has altered mental status.
Answer: b
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