Which condition does a burn injury create for an extended period?
a. Hypervolemia
b. Hypermetabolism
c. Hyponatremia
d. Hypotension
Ans: b. Hypermetabolism
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a. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (DHEW) b. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) c. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) d. Office of Research Integrity (ORI)
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