A 30-Year-Old Male Firefighter Is Badly Burned and Is Admitted

question 24

Multiple Choice

A 30-year-old male firefighter is badly burned and is admitted to the emergency department.Which of the following would be expected in the first 24 hours?

• A) Increased capillary permeability
• B) Diuresis
• C) Decreased levels of stress hormones
• D) Fluid overload

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