A Physician Estimates the Volume of Fluid Lost in a Severely

question 92

Multiple Choice

A physician estimates the volume of fluid lost in a severely burned patient by ________.

• A) measuring urinary output and fluid intake
• B) observing the tissues that are usually moist
• C) blood analysis
• D) using the "rule of nines"
• E) performing enzyme studies

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