A patient come to the clinic to be treated for burn. Although the patient does not appear to be having any respiratory distress, the nurse suspects an inhalation injury after observing which findings?
a. burns to the face
b. bright cherry red color lips
c. singed nose hairs
d. edema of the nasal septum
e. black carbon particles around the mouth
f. sweet, sugary smell to the breath
Answer: A, C, D & E.