Burn shock is caused by:
A) a massive infection that occurs when microorganisms breach burned skin.
B) renal failure secondary to excess myoglobin production from burned muscle.
C) fluid loss across damaged skin and volume shifts within the rest of the body.
D) acute dehydration, and it commonly manifests within 30 minutes after the burn.
Ans: C) fluid loss across damaged skin and volume shifts within the rest of the body.
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