Which Physiological Changes Occur in the Body After a Thermal

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which physiological changes occur in the body after a thermal injury?

• A) Decreased intravascular fluid volume
• B) Increased systemic vascular resistance
• C) Decreased pulmonary vascular resistance
• D) Decreased fluid loss into the interstitial space
• E) Increased potassium ion flow into the extracellular fluid

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