Eight patients were burned in a factory fire.Shortly thereafter,four firefighters were seen with possible smoke inhalation problems.Which best describes how these patients are different from the first patients to arrive?
A) Burn patients probably have skin damage,whereas the firefighters have lung damage
B) Burn patients will need extensive care over time,whereas the firefighters can probably stay the night with oxygen treatment and then be discharged
C) The burn patients were direct victims,whereas the firefighters are indirect victims
D) The second set of victims may have scarring,shortness of breath,and persistent hoarseness for the next few days.
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