Victims of a house fire are being admitted through the emergency department.Of the patients,the nurse realizes that which will have the greatest general risk for mortality from the burn injuries?

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The 75-year-old female with arthritis is at the greatest general risk for mortality from the burn injuries due to her advanced age. Older adults have a higher risk of complications and mortality from burns due to factors like decreased skin elasticity, slower healing, and potential comorbidities.

Victims of a House Fire Are Being Admitted Through the Emergency