The area in a burn surrounding the zone of coagulation and that is characterized by decreased blood flow is the:
A) zone of coagulation.
B) zone of hyperemia.
C) zone of stasis.
D) fluid shift zone.
Answer: C
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a. __________________________ b. __________________________ c. __________________________ d. __________________________ e. __________________________
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