MasteringA&P with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card -- for Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology
MasteringA&P with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card -- for Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780321957122
Author: Elaine N. Marieb
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 3, Problem 37CAQ
Summary Introduction

Case summary:

In the given case, a small girl spills hot coffee on herself from the kitchen table accidentally. During the accident, she burns her torso, neck, and the shoulders. After healing from the burn, scars are left around the axillae and her rib cage.

Characters in the case:

Maria, a 3-year-old girl.

Adequate information:

During the accident, the upper body of the child got burned, which left scars after healing.

To determine:

The reason for the difficulty in breathing after getting burned around the chest region.

Given information:

The child was burned with hot coffee on her neck, torso, and shoulders. Her rib cage and axilla region of the body was left with scars after the healing process was complete.

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