Question
If a person suffers from a severe burn that damages the skin which of the following outcomes is possible?
Group of answer choices
Unable to maintain body temperature
Decreased risk of infection
Increase in vitamin D levels
All of the above are possible outcomes.
Group of answer choices
Unable to maintain body temperature
Decreased risk of infection
Increase in vitamin D levels
All of the above are possible outcomes.
Answers
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If a person suffers from a severe burn that damages the skin, the most relevant outcomes would include:
1. **Unable to maintain body temperature** - Severe burns can lead to loss of skin integrity, which plays a crucial role in thermoregulation. Without the protective barrier of the skin, heat can be lost more rapidly, making it difficult for the body to maintain its temperature.
2. **Decreased risk of infection** - This statement is incorrect. Severe burns increase the risk of infection because the skin acts as a barrier to pathogens; when it's damaged, this defense is compromised, making it easier for bacteria and other pathogens to enter the body.
3. **Increase in vitamin D levels** - This is also unlikely, as severe burns can damage skin function, including its ability to synthesize vitamin D when exposed to sunlight.
Given the above analysis, the only statement that is correct is "Unable to maintain body temperature." Therefore, the correct choice would be that not all outcomes listed are possible.
Thus, the correct answer is **"Unable to maintain body temperature."**
1. **Unable to maintain body temperature** - Severe burns can lead to loss of skin integrity, which plays a crucial role in thermoregulation. Without the protective barrier of the skin, heat can be lost more rapidly, making it difficult for the body to maintain its temperature.
2. **Decreased risk of infection** - This statement is incorrect. Severe burns increase the risk of infection because the skin acts as a barrier to pathogens; when it's damaged, this defense is compromised, making it easier for bacteria and other pathogens to enter the body.
3. **Increase in vitamin D levels** - This is also unlikely, as severe burns can damage skin function, including its ability to synthesize vitamin D when exposed to sunlight.
Given the above analysis, the only statement that is correct is "Unable to maintain body temperature." Therefore, the correct choice would be that not all outcomes listed are possible.
Thus, the correct answer is **"Unable to maintain body temperature."**