Which of the following is TRUE regarding severe burns in very young pediatric patients?
A) They have less subcutaneous fat than adults, which results in increased heat loss when the skin is damaged.
B) They have thin skin that can be burned at a much lower temperature and shorter duration of exposure to heat than in an adult.
C) Their high body-surface-area-to-volume ratio causes them to lose fluids more quickly when the skin is damaged.
D) All of the above are true.
D
Health Professions
You might also like to view...
What is the maximum capacity of a rail tank car?
a. 10,000 gallons (37,900 L) b. 15,000 gallons (56,800) c. 30,000 gallons (113, 600) d. 20,000 gallons (75,700 L)
Health Professions
A muscular contraction in which the length of the muscle increases; occurs when a contractile force is less than the resistance to that force
What will be an ideal response?
Health Professions