A 17-year-old male experienced third-degree full-thickness burns 2 days ago to his lower limbs after a fire at his workplace. Which of the following complications should his care team foresee and regularly assess for? Select all that apply
A)
Systemic infection
B)
Fluid volume deficit
C)
Respiratory dysfunction
D)
Hypermetabolic response
E)
Constipation and bowel obstruction
Ans:
A, B, C, D, E
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Sepsis, hemodynamic instability, respiratory dysfunction, hypermetabolism, and bowel obstructions are all demonstrated consequences of thermal injury.
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