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A 3-year-old child is in the burn unit following a home accident. The first sign of sepsis in burned children is:
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Disorientation is the first sign of sepsis in burn children. Low-grade fever is not indicative of sepsis. Diarrhea is not indicative of sepsis. Hypertension is not indicative of sepsis.