Which of the following statements regarding severe burns is correct?
A. Significant hypovolemia may not occur for several hours following the burn injury.
B. Immediately following the burn, fluid shifts to the injured area and creates edema.
C. Sodium is shunted away from the burned area as the body attempts to compensate.
D. Following the burn, there is an immediate shift of fluid out of the vascular space.
Answer: A. Significant hypovolemia may not occur for several hours following the burn injury.
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