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Patient x is a 23-year-old male admitted to the burn unit. He sustained minor and superficial burns at the arms and neck complaining that his pain is so severe that he barely catches a sleep. Lying next to him is patient Y a 30-year-old male who has an electrical burn injury firm his hand up to his elbow. Upon examination, patient y has full-thickness burns affecting his skin up to his muscles as well. When ask about how painful the burnt site is, he denies any discomfort aside from his difficulty adjusting to his daily activities. How come patient X complains of severe pain while sustaining minor injuries compared to patient Y who had burns concerning deeper layers?

Patient x is a 23-year-old male admitted to the burn unit. He sustained minor and superficial burns at the arms and neck complaining that his pain is so severe that he barely catches a sleep. Lying next to him is patient Y a 30-year-old male who has an electrical burn injury firm his hand up to his elbow. Upon examination, patient y has full-thickness burns affecting his skin up to his muscles as well. When ask about how painful the burnt site is, he denies any discomfort aside from his difficulty adjusting to his daily activities. How come patient X complains of severe pain while sustaining minor injuries compared to patient Y who had burns concerning deeper layers?

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Phlebotomy Essentials
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Patient x is a 23-year-old male admitted to the burn unit. He sustained minor and superficial burns at the arms and neck complaining that his pain is so severe that he barely catches a sleep. Lying next to him is patient Y a 30-year-old male who has an electrical burn injury firm his hand up to his elbow. Upon examination, patient y has full-thickness burns affecting his skin up to his muscles as well. When ask about how painful the burnt site is, he denies any discomfort aside from his difficulty adjusting to his daily activities. How come patient X complains of severe pain while sustaining minor injuries compared to patient Y who had burns concerning deeper layers?

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