Case Study Questions
Forty-three-year-old Joseph Delgado is an electrician for a utility company. His medical history is unremarkable, with no problems. He is admitted to the ICU (intensive care unit) with severe electrical burns to his hands, arms, and chest (20 to 30% of body surface area).
-Having burns increases Joseph's risk for what condition?

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Case Study Questions  
Forty-three-year-old Joseph Delgado is an electrician for a utility company. His medical history is unremarkable, with no problems. He is admitted to the ICU (intensive care unit) with severe electrical burns to his hands, arms, and chest (20 to 30% of body surface area).
-Having burns increases Joseph's risk for what condition?

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Burns can lead to a condition called intestinal ileus, which is a slowing or cessation of intestinal activity. This can lead to complications such as constipation, bloating, and malnutrition.