To best assess the child with severe burns for adequate perfusion,the nurse monitors:
A)Distal pulses.
B)Skin turgor.
C)Urine output.
D)Mucous membranes.

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Urine output reflects the adequacy of end-organ perfusion.Distal pulses may be affected by many variables.Urine output is the most reliable indicator of end-organ perfusion.Skin turgor is often difficult to assess on burn patients because the skin is not intact.Mucous membranes do not reflect end-organ perfusion.

To Best Assess the Child with Severe Burns for Adequate