Chapter 5, Problem 4CSB

Summary Introduction

To explain: The three predisposing factors for the bacterial infection on the right hand of Person P.J.

Concept introduction: A burn is an injury on the body due to the thermal, electrical, or chemical contacts that cause acute inflammation and tissue destruction. Burns can occur due to the direct contact with the source that causes the burn injury. The severity of the burn depends on the cause of the burn, temperature, duration of the exposure, site of injury, and the extent of the burn surface.