When Caring for a Patient with Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)

Multiple Choice

When caring for a patient with toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) , the critical care nurse assesses frequently for high fever, tachycardia, and extreme weakness and fatigue. The nurse is aware that these findings are potential indicators of what? Select all that apply.

A) Possible malignancy
B) Epidermal necrosis
C) Neurologic involvement
D) Increased metabolic needs
E) Possible gastrointestinal mucosal sloughing