The nurse caring for a client with burns over 40% of the body notes a hematocrit of 55% at 12 hours after the injury. The nurse would explain that this finding is related to
a. cellular debris from burned tissue.
b. decreased intravascular fluid.
c. increased red blood cell (RBC) production.
d. presence of carboxyhemoglobin (COHb).
B
Hematocrit levels are elevated in the first 24 hours after burn injury, demonstrating hemoconcentration from the loss of intravascular fluid. If the intravascular space is not replenished with IV fluids, hypovolemic shock ensues and ultimately death.
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