The nurse is caring for a patient with major bums Total Body Surface Area (TBSA) of 63%. The nurse understands that this patient is at the highest risk for the combination of which types of shock? (Select All that Apply.)

distributive shock

cardiogenic shock

obstructive shock

hypovolemic shock

neurogenic shock

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,B

A. Distributive shock

Severe burns lead to systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), causing massive vasodilation, similar to septic shock (a type of distributive shock).

D. Hypovolemic shock

Fluid loss from burns leads to hypovolemic shock, which is the most common type of shock seen in burn patients.

B. Cardiogenic shock

Cardiogenic shock is caused by heart failure and is not a primary concern in burn injuries.

C. Obstructive shock

Obstructive shock (e.g., tension pneumothorax, cardiac tamponade) does not occur in burn patients unless another condition is present.

E. Neurogenic shock

Neurogenic shock occurs from spinal cord injuries, not burns.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Continue to monitor the client as a paralytic ileus is possible

Paralytic ileus can occur postoperatively, but sudden severe pain and distension indicate a more serious issue, such as bowel infarction.

B. Administer the PRN stool softener to the client

A stool softener is inappropriate if the client has a possible bowel obstruction or ischemia.

C. Obtain an order to insert a nasogastric tube set to low suction

An NG tube may help relieve distension, but it does not treat the underlying cause. The priority is to notify the surgeon.

D. Report the assessment findings to the surgeon

Absent bowel sounds, severe pain, and distension suggest bowel ischemia, a life-threatening complication requiring immediate surgical intervention.

A. Causative agent and duration of exposure B. Depth of burn C. Anatomical location of burns on the body D. Total Body Surface Area (TBSA) percentage E. Time of day burn occurred

Correct Answer is ["A","B","C","D"]

Explanation

A. Causative agent and duration of exposure – Chemical, electrical, or thermal burns differ in severity.

B. Depth of burn – Superficial, partial-thickness, and full-thickness burns determine severity.

C. Anatomical location – Burns over joints, face, or perineum have higher morbidity.

D. Total Body Surface Area (TBSA) percentage – Used to estimate fluid resuscitation needs (e.g., Parkland formula).

E. Time of day burn occurred – Time does not affect burn severity.

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