A burn patient with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease:
A) is at a higher risk for infection than a patient without any medical problems.
B) often requires prophylactic beta-2 agonist drugs to prevent respiratory arrest.
C) should only be given high-flow oxygen if signs of hypoxia are grossly present.
D) may be triaged as a critically burned patient, even if the burn injury is small.
Answer: D) may be triaged as a critically burned patient, even if the burn injury is small.
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