Most of the deaths from burn trauma in the emergent phase that require a referral to a burn center result from:
a. infection.
b. arrhythmias with cardiac arrest.
c. hypovolemic shock and renal failure.
d. adrenal failure.
ANS: C
Hypovolemic shock is frequently lethal in the emergent period of a severe burn because of the transfer of fluids into the interstitial tissue from the circulating volume.
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1. "You have to stand up for yourself and for your loved one." 2. "It is time for us to meet in a patient care conference." 3. "I will talk to the hospital administrator about your complaint." 4. "I know this whole thing has been very hard on your family."
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