A Patient, Age 37, Sustained Partial- and Full-Thickness Burns to 26

question 21

Multiple Choice

A patient, age 37, sustained partial- and full-thickness burns to 26% of her body surface area. The greatest fluid loss resulting from her burns will usually occur

• A) within 12 hours after burn trauma.
• B) 24 to 36 hours after burn trauma.
• C) 24 to 48 hours after burn trauma.
• D) 48 to 72 hours after burn trauma.

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