The nurse is determining if a client who sustained a burn should be referred to a burn unit for care. Which of the following types of burn injuries should be referred to this type of care area? (Select all that apply.)

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Burns on the face, to the genitalia, to a fractured limb, and those caused by chemicals are more serious and require specialized care that a burn unit can provide. These types of burns can have complications that require the expertise found in a burn unit, such as potential for infection, need for surgery, and complex wound management.

The Nurse Is Determining If a Client Who Sustained a Burn