A client who has experienced a burn is in the emergent phase of treatment that usually occurs during which of the following periods?
1. 24 to 48 hours
2. 36 to 72 hours
3. 48 to 96 hours
4. 1 to 7 days
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The emergent period is the first 24 to 48 hours after a burn. The acute phase begins after the emergent period ends and lasts until the burn is healed. The rehabilitation period begins with wound closure and continues until the patient has reached the highest level of functioning.
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