A child is admitted with extensive burns. The nurse notes that there are burns on the child's lips and singed nasal hairs. The nurse should suspect that the child has:

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The presence of burns on the lips and singed nasal hairs suggests the child has inhaled hot gases or flames, leading to an inhalation injury. These signs are indicative of airway exposure to heat or smoke, not typical of chemical, electrical, or scalding injuries.

A Child Is Admitted with Extensive Burns