A patient, age 37, sustained partial- and full-thickness burns to 26% of her body surface area. The greatest fluid loss resulting from her burns will usually occur
a. within 12 hours after burn trauma.
b. 24 to 36 hours after burn trauma.
c. 24 to 48 hours after burn trauma.
d. 48 to 72 hours after burn trauma.
A
In a burn injury, usually the greatest fluid loss occurs within the first 12 hours.
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