Increased Blood Viscosity in the First 24 Hours of Burn

question 8

Multiple Choice

Increased blood viscosity in the first 24 hours of burn shock predisposes the patient to:

• A) hyperthermia.
• B) immunosuppression.
• C) blood clotting.
• D) pathologic hypertension.

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