Inhalation of carbon monoxide is a threat for many burn patients because this gas:
A) causes swelling in the trachea.
B) quickly reduces the available oxygen in the blood.
C) prevents full expansion of the lungs.
D) is toxic to the nervous system.

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Carbon monoxide binds to hemoglobin more effectively than oxygen, reducing the blood's oxygen-carrying capacity and leading to hypoxia.

Inhalation of Carbon Monoxide Is a Threat for Many Burn