The critical care nurse is concerned that a patient in the acute phase of a burn injury is experiencing metabolic changes because of which assessment findings? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are
selected. Select all that apply. 1. Drop in body weight
2. Elevated creatinine levels
3. Urine output of 20 mL/hr
4. Abdominal pain
5. Stridor
1,2
Rationale 1: Hypermetabolism causes a drop in body weight during the acute phase of a burn injury.
Rationale 2: Hypermetabolism causes creatinine levels to increase during the acute phase of a burn injury.
Rationale 3: Urine output is an indication of fluid and renal status effects and not a result of metabolic changes.
Rationale 4: Abdominal pain is an indication of gastrointestinal status effects and not a result of metabolic changes.
Rationale 5: Stridor is an indication of respiratory effects and not a result of metabolic changes.
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